Etymology

president-elect

Today it means: A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

From president + -elect.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office.

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