Cochairmen

/koʊˈtʃɛrmən/ noun

Definition

Plural of co-chairman; two or more people who jointly hold the position of chairman or leader of an organization.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) + 'chairman,' forming a compound denoting shared leadership. The prefix 'co-' comes from Latin 'cum' (with), and this usage became standard in modern organizational terminology.

Kelly Says

The rise of 'co-chairman' positions reflects a 20th-century shift toward collaborative leadership—interestingly, this mirrors how many successful early companies actually functioned, but it took formal business structure to make it official.

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Gender History

Plural of 'cochairman'; same erasure of women's presence in co-leadership roles.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'cochairs' or 'co-chairs' for inclusive plural.

Inclusive Alternatives

["cochairs","co-chairs","co-leaders"]

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