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nestformann

noun masculinesubstantiv hankjønn

EtymologyOpphav

av nest (II)second (before a superlative) · next, nearest from nest (II)second (before a superlative) · next, nearest

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

person som kommer like etter formannenchair, chairman (of an association or board) · foreman (of a work team) i funksjon og rang, og som kan ta formannens plass ved behov;
varaformannvice-chairman, viseformanndeputy chairman, nestlederdeputy leader · deputy chair, vice-chair
person who comes immediately after the chairpersonformannen in role and rank, and who can take the chairman's place when needed;
vice-chairmanvaraformann, deputy chairmanviseformann, deputy leadernestleder