presenter

[ pri-zen-ter ]

/ prɪˈzɛn tər /

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noun

a person or thing that presents.

a person who presents an award, as at a formal ceremony.

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Origin of presenter

First recorded in 1535–45; present² + -er¹

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CNN presenter Fareed Zakaria has been hit by another wave of plagiarism accusations.
Can Fareed Zakaria Survive A Plagiarism Firestorm?|Lloyd Grove|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But, the presenter points out that their wind power development has leveled out for the last year.
Our Trip to The Climate War's Ground Zero|Darren Aronofsky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Known activist rapper Common, a presenter: “How about a moment of silence for Ferguson?”
Butts, ‘Bang Bang’ & Beyoncé: The Craziest MTV Video Music Awards Moments|Kevin Fallon|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"It's such an honor to receive this award," he began—luckily, presenter J. Lo quickly cut him off.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt)|Amy Zimmerman|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So presenter Orlando Bloom, ever the dashing gent, held her up to the mic while she delivered her thank-yous.
Dakota Fanning on ‘Night Moves,’ Climate Change, and Hollywood’s Poor Treatment of Women|Marlow Stern|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It I would explain the enormous content of the brain as a maker or presenter of images.
The Natural Philosophy of Love|Remy de Gourmont
Les voila en etat de me presenter la bataille; que je ne pourrais plus refuser, et que je ne devrais pas gagner.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XIX. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
The citizens did not omit to show their hostility against the presenter of the petition.
The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England|Various
The king returned thanks to the sender as well as to the presenter of the gift.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume I of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
And the few not so endorsed have been also paid on the guarantee of the presenter, or some person of known credit.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution|Various

British Dictionary definitions for presenter

presenter

/ (prɪˈzɛntə) /

noun

a person who presents something or someone

radio television a person who introduces a show, links items, interviews guests, etc; compere

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Word Origin and History for presenter

presenter

1540s, "one who presents" (a position, degree, etc.), agent noun from present (v.); meaning "host of a radio or television program" is from 1967.

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