presidency
gb/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/ us/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
B2
English
~ 5200
elnöki tisztség, elnökség, kormányzat
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the presidency of [a country/organization]
He announced that he would run for the presidency next year.
Bejelentette, hogy jövőre indul az elnöki tisztségért.
After leaving the presidency, she devoted her time to charity work.
Miután távozott az elnöki tisztségből, jótékonysági munkának szentelte az idejét.
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.
Learner examples
He wants to win the presidency one day.
Egyszer szeretné elnyerni az elnöki tisztséget.
She is running for the presidency of the country.
Az ország elnöki tisztségéért indul.
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.
Common mistake:
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).
Meaning
the office or position of president
Collocations
win the presidency
|seek the presidency
|hold the presidency
|run for the presidency
|the presidency of the United States
|bid for the presidency
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
politics
|government
|leadership
Definition
The job or official position of being a president, usually of a country or big organization.
The official position, role, or office of being a president, especially of a country or large organization.
NOUN
B2
2
elnökség
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s presidency
Unemployment fell sharply during her presidency.
Elnöksége alatt meredeken csökkent a munkanélküliség.
His presidency was marked by rapid economic growth.
Elnökségét gyors gazdasági növekedés jellemezte.
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.
Learner examples
Many things changed during his presidency.
Sok minden megváltozott az elnöksége alatt.
Her presidency lasted eight years.
Elnöksége nyolc évig tartott.
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.
Common mistake:
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"*.
Meaning
time someone serves as president
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
politics
|history
|government
|time
Definition
The years when someone is the president.
The period of time during which a person holds the office of president.
NOUN
C1
3
kormányzat
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s presidency [verb/description]
His presidency focused on health-care reform and education.
Kormányzata az egészségügyi reformra és az oktatásra összpontosított.
Many voters were disappointed by the presidency after high campaign promises.
Sok választó csalódott a kormányzatban a nagyszabású kampányígéretek után.
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.
Learner examples
Her presidency was famous for big social changes.
Kormányzata nagy társadalmi változásairól volt híres.
People hoped his presidency would bring peace.
Az emberek azt remélték, hogy kormányzata békét hoz.
Many protests happened during his presidency.
Some say his presidency was a failure.
The new law became the symbol of her presidency.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
a president’s government and policies
Collocations
a controversial presidency
|a historic presidency
|a failed presidency
|shape his presidency
|define her presidency
|the legacy of his presidency
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
politics
|government
|history
|society
Definition
The way a president leads and the main actions and ideas of that president’s government.
The government, leadership style, and set of policies associated with a particular president.
Grammar
Dictionary form
presidency
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
US/pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
Syllables & stress
pres - id - ency (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pres)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: presidency
- Plural: presidencies
Word family
Forms
presidencies
noun
Core family
president
noun A2
presidential
adjective B2
Related words
preside
verb B2
Expressions
during his presidency
1/dˈʊɹɪŋ hˈɪz pɹˈɛzɪdənsi/
fixed phrase
in the period he was president
In the years when he was president.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.