presidency meaning

presidency as a noun

1. the tenure of a president
   • things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration

   Synonyms: presidential term, administration

   Type of: tenure

   Related forms: President, president

2. the office and function of president
   • Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time

   Synonyms: presidentship

   Type of: position

   Kinds: President of the United States

   Related forms: presidential, President, president

presidency in a sentence

• He finally resigned the presidency of the college.
• His career culminated in the presidency.
• He was nominated for the presidency.
• He's eligible for the presidency.
• Adams won the presidency in 1796.

How to pronounce presidency

presidency is pronounced /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/ in British English and /ˈprɛzədənsi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.