Dictionary entry overview: What does heck mean? â¢ HECK (noun) The noun HECK has 1 sense: 1. a euphemism for 'hell' Familiarity information: HECK used as a noun is very rare.
A president is the leader of a country or a division or part of a country, typically a republic, a democracy, or a dictatorship. The title president is sometimes used by extension for leaders of other groups, including corporate entities and social groups. Etymologically, a president is one who presides (from Latin prae- before + sedere to sit; giving the term praeses). Originally, the term referred to the presiding officer of a ceremony or meeting (i.e., chairman), but today it most commonly refers to an executive official.
For the president of the 1919â1922 Irish Republic, see President of the Irish Republic. The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃireann, /ËuÉxtÉrÉËn nÉ hËÉÉrÉn/) is the head of state of Ireland and the Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The President holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.