presidential

[ prez-i-den-shuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a president or presidency.
2. of the nature of a president.

Other Words From

• presi·dential·ly adverb
• nonpres·i·dential adjective
• postpres·i·dential adjective
• prepres·i·dential adjective
• unpres·i·dential adjective
• unpres·i·dential·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of presidential¹

From the Medieval Latin word praesidentiālis, dating back to 1595–1605. See presidency, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Sajith Premadasa, the man Dissanayake defeated in the presidential elections, led the opposition alliance.

From BBC

Tiana’s, opening such as it is just about a week after one of our nation’s most divisive presidential elections, is not only a story about people coming together, but also a tale dedicated to those who may be overlooked, says Walt Disney Imagineering’s Josef Lemoine, who helped craft the ride’s narrative.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump has moved speedily since winning the US presidential election to set the foundations of his second term in the White House.

From BBC

Earlier this week a judge delayed his decision as to whether Trump’s conviction should be thrown out because of a Supreme Court ruling in the summer that expanded presidential immunity.

From BBC

In a post to X on Thursday, Trump said he was "thrilled" to nominate the anti-vaccine activist and former presidential candidate to the post.

From Salon

Related Words

• administrative
• bureaucratic
• gubernatorial
• legal
• legislative
• regulatory
• supervisory