conferencier
noun
con·fe·ren·cier
\kōⁿfāräⁿsyā\
Definition of conferencier
-s
1a : lecturer b : a master of ceremonies of a revue
2 : one taking part in a diplomatic conference : conferee
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Origin and Etymology of conferencier
French, from conférence lecture (from Middle French conference comparison, discussion) + -ier -er
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