Synonyms for Chair (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization):
chairman, chairperson, chairwoman, president
WordNet sense 2 (an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person):
electric chair, hot seat, death chair
WordNet sense 3 (preside over):
lead, moderate, lead, moderate, lead
WordNet sense 4 (the position of professor):
professorship
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