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UK/["/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/"]/US/["/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/"]/

Meaning of Presidential

connected with the position or activities of a president

In simple words: Related to a president or presidency.

Presidential in a sentence

  • a presidential campaign/candidate/election
  • a presidential system of government
  • a presidential year *(= one in which the people vote for the next president of the country)*

How to use Presidential

Use 'presidential' to describe things connected to a president, such as speeches or elections. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to use it for non-political contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think 'president' plus 'ial' — everything related to a president.

Related words

Collocations with Presidential

  • presidential election
  • presidential candidate
  • presidential address
  • presidential powers

Synonyms for Presidential

Opposites of Presidential

Common mistakes with Presidential

  • Confused with 'presidency' (the period when someone is president).
  • Using 'presidential' to describe non-political leaders.
  • Misplacing the stress in pronunciation.

Compare Presidential with Executive, Official, Political

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Frequently asked questions about Presidential

What does Presidential mean?

Related to a president or presidency.

What is the definition of Presidential?

connected with the position or activities of a president

How do you use Presidential in a sentence?

a presidential campaign/candidate/election

Can you give another example of Presidential?

a presidential system of government

What are synonyms for Presidential?

Common alternatives include executive, governmental, official, political.

What is the opposite of Presidential?

Opposite meanings include local, municipal, regional, parochial.

What words go with Presidential?

It commonly pairs with presidential election, presidential candidate, presidential address, presidential powers.

What are common mistakes when using Presidential?

Confused with 'presidency' (the period when someone is president). Using 'presidential' to describe non-political leaders. Misplacing the stress in pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Presidential?

US: /["/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/"]/, UK: /["/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Presidential?

Use 'presidential' to describe things connected to a president, such as speeches or elections. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to use it for non-political contexts.

What CEFR level is Presidential?

"Presidential" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.