prolocutors

noun

plural of prolocutor
as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting was chosen as prolocutor of the international colloquium

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  1. chairpersons
  2. moderators
  3. presidents
  4. chairmen
Noun
  • There have been four different PCB chairpersons since 2022 and each has brought in a different vision and a new set of executives to run the board.
    — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Definition of chairpersons
Noun
  • Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and authorized admins and moderators.
    — Mike Hume, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderators
Noun
  • His allies, the state party chair, college presidents and pro-Newsom activists all openly hinted at his national aspirations.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The president who oversaw its end, Kent Fuchs, stepped down in 2023, and Florida has since had four presidents (including a second, interim stint by Fuchs), as politics have shifted.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of presidents
Noun
  • Twelve of the most powerful football owners, chairmen and CEOs clinked glasses and talked shop.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The 46-year-old is the oldest son of Denise and John York, the co-chairmen of the 49ers.
    — David Close, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chairmen
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