elnök

Elnök is a Hungarian title used for the person who holds a leading position in an organization, institution, political party, or country. The word covers both the head of state and the head of a body such as a board or committee, and it is used in many different domains.

In political contexts, elnök denotes two main roles. Köztársasági elnök refers to the president of a republic and acts as the head of state. The köztársasági elnök represents the country in state and diplomatic duties, signs laws into effect, and may exercise limited constitutional powers such as returning legislation for reconsideration or granting pardons, according to the constitution.

Another common use is pártelnök, the leader of a political party, who guides party policy, represents the party publicly, and presides over party organs and congresses.

In non-political contexts, elnök denotes the chairperson or president of a company, organization, association, or board. The elnök chairs meetings, represents the organization externally, and oversees strategic direction. In corporate terms the role may correspond to a chairman of the board or a president, depending on the organization’s structure.

The exact powers and responsibilities of an elnök vary by context and jurisdiction and are defined by law, bylaws, or statutes. The title is widely used in Hungarian-speaking contexts to denote leadership at different levels.