symposiarch

sym·po·si·arch  (sm-pz-ärk)

n.

1. The master or director of a symposium, especially one in ancient Greece.

2. A toastmaster.

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[Greek sumposiarkhos : sumposion, symposium; see symposium + arkhos, ruler; see -arch.]

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symposiarch

Ancient Greece. the master of a feast or symposium; hence, a person presiding over a banquet or formal discussion.

See also: Food and Nutrition, Greece and Greeks

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Ancient Greece. the master of a feast or symposium; hence, a person presiding over a banquet or formal discussion.

See also: Learning

Thesaurus

Noun

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symposiarch - the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet toastmaster emcee, master of ceremonies, host - a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) toast mistress - a woman toastmaster