presidential

[US]/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/
[UK]/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to a president; of or relating to a presidency; of or relating to the system of government in which the president is the chief executive; having the duties or qualities of a president.

Phrases & Collocations

presidential election

presidential candidate

presidential term

presidential palace

presidential debate

presidential inauguration

presidential suite

presidential system

presidential primary

Example Sentences

the presidential inauguration

a group of presidential hopefuls.

groom a presidential candidate

a silent vigil outside the presidential palace

the front-runner for the presidential nomination.

this is mighty early to be planning a presidential campaign.

a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest.

the five-year residency qualification for presidential candidates.

a mano a mano between the presidential candidates.

the present incumbent of the presidential chair of this company

a presidential task force to fight drug trafficking.

a presidential candidate waiting in the wings.

Real-world Examples

We have the U.S. presidential election in November.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

At first, he planned for a 30-hectare presidential garden.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Presidential terms last four years in America.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2018 Collection

The first Republican presidential nominating contest of the election year.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The leading presidential Republican candidate calls the lawsuit politically motivated.

Source: This month VOA Daily Standard English

And positive psychology was one of his presidential initiatives.

Source: Harvard University's "The Science of Happiness" course.

It's not easy for lawmakers to override a presidential veto.

Source: CNN Selected February 2015 Collection

They'll be on the presidential ballot this November.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2020 Collection

And there was no presidential directive that followed it.

Source: NPR News August 2018 Compilation

And the 2024 presidential election could certainly have an impact on the economy.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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