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
  • 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
  • Matt Black and Ryan Polly direct the story of a demonic entity that stalks message board moderators.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderators
Noun
  • Great presidents have shown the importance of communicating their vision and their reasoning for undertaking a certain action.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The 40-member commission includes legislators, college presidents, superintendents, teachers’ union leaders, CBIA, and state officials, among others.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of presidents
Noun
  • 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
  • Both are already chairmen of other important committees, though.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
Definition of chairmen
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