noun
- a person who leads or presides over a meeting, committee, or organization
Usage: gender-neutral alternative to chairman or chairwoman
Examples
- The chairperson called the meeting to order at 9 AM.
- She was elected chairperson of the school board.
- The committee chairperson will present the final report.
- As chairperson, he must remain neutral during debates.
- The new chairperson has extensive leadership experience.
- Please direct all questions to the chairperson.