presenter

UK: prɪˈzentə | US: prɪˈzentər

Definition
  1. n. a person who introduces or hosts a program, event, or ceremony

  2. n. a person who formally presents something (e.g., an award, proposal)

  3. n. (computing) a software component that manages data display in the MVP pattern

Structure
present <to show, offer>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "presenter" emerged in Late Middle English (15th century), combining "present" (to exhibit or offer) with the suffix "-er." It originally denoted someone who presents a gift or proposal, later expanding to roles in media and technology. The Latin root praesens reflects immediacy ("being before"), aligning with the modern sense of a host making content accessible to an audience.

Examples
  1. The conference presenter explained the new research findings clearly.

  2. She worked as a TV presenter for a popular morning show.

  3. The award presenter announced the winner with enthusiasm.

  4. As the lead presenter, he demonstrated the software’s features.

  5. The webinar presenter answered questions from attendees live.