presidium

See also: présidium

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian прези́диум (prezídium), from Latin praesidium.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/

Noun

presidium (plural presidia or presidiums)

  1. A permanent executive committee, used primarily in Communist countries, with the power to act for a larger governing body when the latter is in recess. [1920]
  2. Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.

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References

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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: Tenth Edition 1997

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