President/ˈprezɪdənt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Political Leader Refers to the top leader in a country's government, like in the USA or France. The president is addressing the nation tonight. Pro Tip 2/3Electoral Position The position of president is usually won through elections. The presidential campaign is heating up. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Power In some countries, the president has less power than the prime minister. In that country, the president is mainly a figurehead.