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party chairperson
The person who leads and represents a political party. This position has the highest authority within the party structure.
Der Parteivorsitzende trat nach der Wahlniederlage von seinem Amt zurück.
The party chairperson resigned from office after the election defeat.
The word consists of 'Partei' (party) and 'Vorsitzender' (chairperson). The 'Vorsitzende' is the person who has the 'Vorsitz' (chair), so literally sits at the front and leads a group.
Der Parteivorsitzende leitet die Sitzung.
The party chairperson leads the meeting.
This noun is a nominalized adjective and is declined like an adjective. The ending changes depending on article and case, which is a common source of mistakes.
Der neue Parteivorsitzende gibt ein Interview.
The new party chairperson is giving an interview.
In a political context, the word is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'jemanden zum Parteivorsitzenden wählen' (to elect someone party chairperson), 'als Parteivorsitzender zurücktreten' (to resign as party chairperson), or 'das Amt übernehmen' (to take office).
Er wurde mit großer Mehrheit zum neuen Parteivorsitzenden gewählt.
He was elected the new party chairperson by a large majority.
leader / conductor
'der Leiter' and 'der Parteivorsitzender' both refer to a person with responsibility and leadership duties. But 'der Leiter' is much more general: this person can lead a department, a school, a course, or an organization. 'der Parteivorsitzender' only fits in the political sphere and means the person at the head of a party. If it is not about a party, 'Leiter' is more natural and more accurate.
Der Parteivorsitzende spricht am Abend vor vielen Mitgliedern über das neue Programm.
The party chairperson speaks to many members in the evening about the new program.
Der Leiter der Sprachschule begrüßt heute die neuen Kursteilnehmer.
The head of the language school welcomes the new course participants today.