German word

Präsidium

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌpʁɛˈziːdi̯ʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpresiding panel

Example

Das Präsidium leitete die Sitzung.

The presiding panel chaired the meeting.

Illustration for Präsidium (presiding panel)

More examples

Er musste dem Präsidium vorsitzen.

He was required to chair the presiding panel.

Core concept

An organization's formal steering circle prepares decisions, conducts sessions, and represents the organization beyond its own rooms.

Common phrases

  • dem Präsidium vorsitzen

    chair the presiding panel

  • eine Entscheidung des Präsidiums

    a decision of the presiding panel

Similar words

Gremium: An official body of experts or representatives created for a specific purpose.
Ausschuss: A relatively small committee assigned to address a particular issue or task.
Vorstand: A board of officers responsible for an organization's management and daily work.
Präsident: A single official who formally chairs an organization or meeting as its representative.

Definition in German

Das in Verbänden oder Vereinen gewählte Organ, das Beschlüsse vorbereitet, die Organisation nach außen repräsentiert und administrative Aufgaben übernimmt.

Word origin

Latin praesidium originally referred to protection or a supporting force, a sense that led to the German term for a governing panel.

Usage tips

  • In organizational contexts, Präsidium usually names the body itself, not merely the state or period of presiding suggested by English presidency.

Other meanings

  • executive committeenoun
  • board of directorsnoun

Related words

  • Präsidialamtoffice of the presiding officernoun
  • Präsidiumsvorsitzpresiding panel chairmanshipnoun

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