B2
chairman vs chairperson
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| chairmannoun/ˈtʃer.mən/ | Meaning The person who leads a meeting or an organization. | Goes with — | Example The chairman of the company will speak at the meeting tomorrow. |
| chairpersonnoun/ˈtʃerˌpɜːr.sən/ | Meaning the person who leads a meeting or an organization such as a committee or a board | Goes with chairperson of the committee | Example She was elected chairperson of the parent association last year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Ms. Lee will act as today.