B2nounformalpolitics
US/ˈprez.ɪ.dən.si/
UK/ˈprez.ɪ.dən.si/
the job of a president, or the period when someone is president
In context
He won the presidency with more than half of all the votes.
The economy grew quickly during her first presidency.
Three candidates are running for the presidency this year.
Words that go with presidency
verb + noun
- win the presidencyShe hopes to win the presidency next spring.
- assume the presidencyHe will assume the presidency in January.
- lose the presidencyThe party lost the presidency after twelve years.
verb + preposition
- run for the presidencyHe decided to run for the presidency again.
noun + preposition
- during his presidencyTaxes were cut during his presidency.
- the presidency ofShe held the presidency of the club for two years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was elected to the president.Correct: He was elected president.