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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Idaho Democratic chairwoman says more is at stake This year, there is at least one Democratic candidate in all 35 legislative districts in Idaho.
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Mia Maldonado and Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2024
The talks spurred a revolt led by Paramount Global investors who expressed concerns that the deal on the table would largely benefit Paramount’s nonexecutive chairwoman, Redstone, at the expense of regular shareholders.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Mia Maldonado and Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2024
The talks spurred a revolt led by Paramount Global investors who expressed concerns that the deal on the table would largely benefit Paramount’s nonexecutive chairwoman, Redstone, at the expense of regular shareholders.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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chairwoman
noun
chair·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who conducts a meeting
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