chairwoman
noun
chair·wom·an
ˈcher-ˌwu̇-mən 
plural chairwomen
: a woman who serves as chairperson
the committee's chairwoman
the chairwoman of the university's physics department
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Last month, the Duke of Sussex, co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and the board of trustees stepped back from their roles amid what was characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil with chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka.
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Also joining him on the tour is Texas Democrat Rep. Greg Casar and Lauren Necochea, chairwoman of the Idaho Democratic Party.
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Redstone is non-executive chairwoman of Paramount Global and controlling shareholder.
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The La Jolla Fire Safe Council’s application lists Li Zhang as chairwoman, plus board members Soriano, John Pierce and Eva Ellyes.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Also joining him on the tour is Texas Democrat Rep. Greg Casar and Lauren Necochea, chairwoman of the Idaho Democratic Party.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Redstone is non-executive chairwoman of Paramount Global and controlling shareholder.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2025
The La Jolla Fire Safe Council’s application lists Li Zhang as chairwoman, plus board members Soriano, John Pierce and Eva Ellyes.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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chairwoman
noun
chair·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who conducts a meeting
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