perezida

How to say it

Meaning

the elected or appointed head of state or of an organization; the president.

Good to know

A modern loanword used for national or institutional heads, from French/English 'président/president'.

Examples

• Perezida azoshikira ijambo none.The president will give a speech today.
• Ni nde perezida w'iki gihugu?Who is the president of this country?
• Perezida ntiyari ahari mu nama.The president wasn't at the meeting.
• Perezida mushasha azoshinga umukoro mu ndwi iza.The new president will take office next week.

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