symposiarch
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sym·po·si·arch
(sĭm-pō′zē-ärk′)n.
1. The master or director of a symposium, especially one in ancient Greece.
2. A toastmaster.
[Greek sumposiarkhos : sumposion, symposium; see symposium + arkhos, ruler; see -arch.]
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symposiarch
(sɪmˈpəʊzɪˌɑːk)n
1. (Historical Terms) the president of a symposium, esp in classical Greece
2. a rare word for toastmaster
[C17: from Greek; see symposium, -arch]
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sym•po•si•arch
(sɪmˈpoʊ ziˌɑrk)n.
the president, director, or master of a symposium.
[1595–1605; < Greek symposíarchos]
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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 GreeksAncient Greece. the master of a feast or symposium; hence, a person presiding over a banquet or formal discussion.
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| Noun | 1. | symposiarch - the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet 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 |
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