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sunu  +  102309 Tue, 24 May 05 07:33 AM
Hi:

Is it Party President or Party's President?

Is it only a matter of common usage/choice, or is one more appropriate than the other in certain cases?

Thx
sunu
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Mister Micawber  +  102320 Tue, 24 May 05 08:58 AM


'Party president'. Inanimate nouns do not usually assume a possessive form. Simply use the noun as an adjective-- here, modifying 'president'.


PS: I see this is your first post, Sunu. Welcome to English Forums. I hope you find us useful and enjoyable.

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sunu, 4 yr 186 days ago
Thx MM.

Great to be here!
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