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presidential

pre·si·den·tial

UK/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ US/ˌprɛzʌˈdɛnʃʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

relating to a president or presidency

  • “presidential aides”
  • “presidential veto”
2.

befitting a president

  • “criticized the candidate for not looking presidential”
Antonyms

Origin

From president + -ial.

Phrases

  • presidential letter
  • presidential memorandum
  • presidential palace
  • presidential republic
  • vice presidential

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