Italian word presidente comes from Latin sedeo
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sedeo | Latin (lat) | I hold or hang fast or firm; I am established. I keep the field, remain encamped. I settle or sink down, subside. I sit in an official seat; sit in council or court, hold court, preside. I sit still; remain, tarry, stay, abide, linger, loiter; sit around. I sit, I am seated. |
| praesideo | Latin (lat) | I guard, watch, protect, defend.. I preside over, have the care or management of, direct, command, control, govern, superintend.. I sit before or in front of.. I sit beforehand. |
| praesidens | Latin (lat) | |
| presidente | Italian (ita) | Chairman, chairperson, chair, chief. President. |