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president

leader of a country or part of a country, usually in republics

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A president is the leader of a country or region, typically in a system of government called a republic. This role matters because the president makes important decisions affecting the laws, policies, and direction of the nation or area they govern.

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male form of label: President
Wikidata usage instructions: pour le président d'une organisation, utilisez Q1255921
Commons category: Presidents
equivalent class: dbpedia.org/ontology/President
female form of label: presidenta

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Five American presidents in the White House in 2009(Left to right: George H. W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter)

President is a common title for the head of state in most republics. The role of a president can vary depending on the country, with some serving as the head of government, a ceremonial figurehead, or some other distinction.