chairperson
chairperson — noun
1. a person who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization, making sure
a person who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization, making sure discussions run smoothly and that everyone can express their views.
The chairperson called the meeting to order at exactly nine o'clock.
collocation: call the meeting to order
After a long debate, the chairperson asked the committee to vote on the proposal.
passive: be asked by the chairperson to do something
As the new chairperson of the housing committee, Aiko plans to improve safety standards in public buildings.
The charity's chairperson welcomed the volunteers and thanked them for their hard work.
Before the conference, the chairperson met with each speaker to review the schedule.
- chair
shorter, less formal; used in everyday workplace and academic settings
- chairman
traditionally used for men; still common in some formal contexts despite being gender-specific
- moderator
specifically used for debates, panel discussions, or online forums rather than standing committees
- presiding officer
more formal; often used in parliamentary or legal contexts rather than for routine meetings
- participant
someone who takes part in a meeting without leading it
- attendee
a person who is present at an event but has no leading or organising role
用法筆記
Chairperson is a gender-neutral alternative to chairman or chairwoman. It is widely used in formal and official contexts, especially in organizations that want to avoid gender-specific job titles. In less formal settings, chair is also common. Some organisations still use chairman regardless of gender; check the preference of the group you are addressing.