ˈprezns n. 1
the state or
condition of
being present (your presence is requested). 2 a
place where a
person is (was admitted to
their presence). 3 a a person's
appearance or
bearing,
esp.
when imposing (an
august presence). b a person's force of
personality (esp.
have presence). 4 a person or
thing that is present (the
royal presence;
there was a presence in the room). 5
representation for reasons of
political influence (maintained a presence). øin the presence of in
front of; observed
by. presence
chamber a
room in
which a
monarch or
other distinguished person receives visitors. presence of
mind calmness
and self-command in
sudden difficulty etc. [ME f. OF f. L praesentia (as PRESENT(1))]