presidency
gb/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/ us/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
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entity
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the office or position of president
The job or official position of being a president, usually of a country or big organization.
Vzorec užití:
the presidency of [a country/organization]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"run for president position"* or *"run for president job"*. The natural phrase is *"run for the presidency"* when you talk about the office, or *"run for president"* when you talk about the person. They also confuse *"presidency"* (the office) with *"president"* (the person).
Synonyma
presidential office (More formal; emphasizes the institutional role rather than the person.)
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presidential post (Slightly more formal; focuses on the job as a position.)
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presidential role (Highlights the duties and functions more than the status.)
Antonyma
citizenship (Emphasizes the status of an ordinary citizen rather than holding the president’s office.)
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monarchy (Contrasts a republican-style presidency with rule by a monarch.)
Kolokace
win the presidency
|seek the presidency
|hold the presidency
|run for the presidency
|the presidency of the United States
|bid for the presidency
Témata
politics
|government
|leadership
Příklady
- He announced that he would run for the presidency next year.
- After leaving the presidency, she devoted her time to charity work.
- The constitution limits the presidency to two terms.
- She became the first woman to hold the presidency of the country.
- Corruption scandals damaged public trust in the presidency.
Učební příklady
- He wants to win the presidency one day.
- She is running for the presidency of the country.
- The law limits the presidency to two terms.
- Many people respect the presidency, even if they dislike the president.
- He lost his bid for the presidency.
Podstatné jméno
B2
event
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time someone serves as president
The years when someone is the president.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s presidency
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *"presidency"* when they mean *"president"*, for example: *"Obama was a famous presidency"*. This is incorrect; you should say *"Obama was a famous president"* or *"Obama’s presidency was famous"*. Also, *"during his president"* is wrong; say *"during his presidency"*.
Synonyma
term in office (Neutral and common; can be used for any political office, not only presidents.)
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presidential term (More technical; used in legal or political discussion.)
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administration (Often focuses more on the government team and their actions than on the time span itself.)
Antonyma
pre-presidency (Refers to the time before someone becomes president, contrasting with their presidency.)
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post-presidency (Refers to the time after someone has left the office, contrasting with their presidency.)
Kolokace
during his presidency
|throughout her presidency
|at the start of his presidency
|the early years of his presidency
|the final months of the presidency
|a two-term presidency
Témata
politics
|history
|government
|time
Příklady
- Unemployment fell sharply during her presidency.
- His presidency was marked by rapid economic growth.
- Historians still debate whether his short presidency was successful.
- Environmental policy became a major focus in her second presidency.
- The scandal dominated the final year of his presidency.
Učební příklady
- Many things changed during his presidency.
- Her presidency lasted eight years.
- People remember his presidency for the war.
- The first year of his presidency was very difficult.
- After his presidency, he wrote a book about his time in office.
Podstatné jméno
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entity
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a president’s government and policies
The way a president leads and the main actions and ideas of that president’s government.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s presidency [verb/description]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *"presidency"* here means only the time period. In this sense, it also includes the style, goals, and actions of the president and their government, similar to *"administration"* in news writing.
Synonyma
administration (Very close in meaning; often refers more specifically to the team of officials and their actions.)
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leadership (Broader; can be used in non-political contexts and focuses on style rather than formal structure.)
Antonyma
opposition (Refers to the political forces that resist or challenge the presidency’s policies.)
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parliament (Institutionally contrasts the executive presidency with the legislative body in some systems.)
Kolokace
a controversial presidency
|a historic presidency
|a failed presidency
|shape his presidency
|define her presidency
|the legacy of his presidency
Témata
politics
|government
|history
|society
Příklady
- His presidency focused on health-care reform and education.
- Many voters were disappointed by the presidency after high campaign promises.
- Climate policy became the central issue of her presidency.
- Scandals and resignations overshadowed much of his presidency.
- Analysts argue that the presidency strengthened executive power at the expense of parliament.
Učební příklady
- Her presidency was famous for big social changes.
- People hoped his presidency would bring peace.
- Many protests happened during his presidency.
- Some say his presidency was a failure.
- The new law became the symbol of her presidency.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
presidency
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
US/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pres - id - ency (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (pres)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: presidency
- Plural: presidencies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
presidencies
noun
Core family
president
noun A2
presidential
adjective B2
Related words
preside
verb B2
Výrazy
during his presidency
1/dˈʊɹɪŋ hˈɪz pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
fixed phrase
in the period he was president
In the years when he was president.
Příklady
- During his presidency, the country saw rapid economic growth.
- Many important laws were passed during his presidency.
- The war began during his presidency and ended under his successor.
hold the presidency
1/hˈoʊld ðə pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
currently be president
To be the person who is president at that time.
Příklady
- She held the presidency for two full terms.
- He was the youngest person ever to hold the presidency.
- Three different parties have held the presidency in the last decade.
run for the presidency
1/ɹˈʌn fɚ ðə pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
fixed phrase
be a candidate for president
To try to become president by taking part in an election.
Příklady
- She announced that she would run for the presidency next year.
- Several senators are expected to run for the presidency.
- He first ran for the presidency when he was only forty.
the presidency of the United States
1/ðə pɹˈɛzɪdənsi əv ðə junˈaɪtɪd stˈeɪts/
fixed phrase
office of U.S. president
The official position and power of the president in the United States.
Příklady
- He wrote a book about the history of the presidency of the United States.
- She became the first Black woman to run seriously for the presidency of the United States.
- Many people see the presidency of the United States as the most powerful office in the world.
win the presidency
1/wˈɪn ðə pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
fixed phrase
be elected as president
To be chosen as president in an election.
Příklady
- He won the presidency by a very small margin.
- She finally won the presidency after two failed campaigns.
- The party hopes to win the presidency in the next election.