Meaning and Definition of Chair

Definition of Chair

The concept of Chair has an extended usage in our language and is especially used in the field of education, where most of his references are, by the way.
Matter, the subject, a teacher taught in an educational establishment is called as Chair in many Spanish-speaking places. Normally, at the University is called with this concept to the various subjects that comprise a career. And consequently, it is also common that the word is used to refer to the classroom in which the matter in question and the employment or square who is the holder of the Chair is taught.
It should be noted that Professor that has the highest within a University called it is as Professor.
On the other hand, the Chair, is a seat that is characterized by being elevated, pulpit type, and is used by teachers or professors to teach his chair in front of the students.
The concept also has a reference to instances of the Catholic religion, since there it is called to the Chair in which the Bishop sits during the liturgical offices in the Cathedral in which it is assigned.
It is important that we mention that as an extension has called in this way to the confessionals, choirs and pulpits.
As a result of the relevance of who uses the Chair is that since it began to be used in the religion enjoyed a special and spectacular design to highlight it. Mostly stands them on stairs or steps, i.e., not at the level of the ground. They have important support and armrests. Carved, reliefs, and materials such as wood, marble, and ivory are among the most commonly used for its production.
And in the colloquial language, it is customary to speak the phrase give Chair, when you want to express that someone knows a lot about a subject or matter or executed with utmost skill some task or activity, and desirable to pay attention since his opinion or instructions will be key to understand this matter or to carry out an action.