Symposiarch

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmˈpoʊˈsiˈɑɹtʃ/

Symposiarch (noun)

  1. A person who leads a formal discussion or event, especially one with planned talks and shared activities.
  2. In ancient Greek settings, the leader who guided a drinking party and managed the order of speeches or games.

Examples

  • The symposiarch opens the meeting and sets the agenda.
  • The meeting chair thanks everyone, and the symposiarch continues.