Presider

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈsaɪdɝ/

Presider (noun)

  1. A person who leads a meeting or event, keeps order, and helps the discussion continue.
  2. A person who leads a court session and manages how the hearing is run.
  3. A person who leads a religious service or ceremony.

Examples

  • The presider opened the meeting and set the agenda.
  • The meeting chair asked everyone to speak one at a time.