Praeses (Latin pl. praesides) is a Latin word meaning "placed before" or "at the head".[1] In antiquity, notably under the Roman Dominate, it was used to refer to Roman governors; it continues to see some use for various modern positions.
- ^ Radke, Gerhard (1956). "Praeses". Realencyclopädie der Classischen Altertumswissenschaft. Vol. Supplementband VIII, Achaios–Valerius. col. 598–614.