noun
- plural of presidium; executive committees or governing bodies, especially in communist countries
Usage: political; historical
Examples
- The presidia of various Soviet republics met to discuss policy changes.
- Local presidia were responsible for implementing party directives.
- The presidia convened emergency sessions during the crisis.
- Regional presidia reported directly to the central committee.
- Members of the presidia held significant political influence.
- The presidia’s decisions affected millions of citizens.