the president-elect

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the president-elect — idiom

1. the person who has been chosen by vote to become the next leader of a country, s

1.idiom
Definition

the person who has been chosen by vote to become the next leader of a country, state, or large organisation — such as a president or prime minister — before formally beginning their duties.

Example

The prime minister‑elect met with foreign ambassadors to discuss trade policy before her official first day.

Jin read several news articles about the president‑elect and his plans for healthcare reform.