introducer

One who presents

An introducer is someone who introduces—presenting one person to another, bringing something new into use, or opening a discussion.

The term appears in formal contexts: The introducer of the bill spoke briefly before the vote.

In medical settings, an introducer is a device that helps guide a catheter or other instrument into position.

formal

emcee

Ceremony host

presenter · compere · master of ceremonies · facilitator · chairperson · spokesperson · officiant · usher · convenor · marshal

social

host

One receiving guests

welcome · cordial · inviting · gracious · ice-breaker · connector · networker · matchmaker · liaison · go-between

innovation

pioneer

Early explorer or settler

initiator · founder · pathfinder · forerunner · trendsetter · first-mover · early adopter · catalyst · change agent · visionary

legislative

bill

Amount owed, written

resolution · amendment · parliament · legislation · lawmaker · proponent · advocate · submitter · drafter · cosponsor

technical

feeder

Source of input

conveyor · injector · cartridge · hopper · input device · paper feed · component · assembly line · automation

Categories
Opposites
sequential role in presentation

introducerkeynote speaker

Primary conference presenter

concluder · headliner · closer · main act · keynote

social/relational function

introducerseparator

Something that divides

divider · isolator · gatekeeper · excluder · blocker

innovation/change agency

introducerremover

Agent that eliminates

eliminator · expeller · excluder · abolisher · ejector

Phrases
Family

introduce, introduction, introduced, introductory, introducing, reintroduce, introduces, introductions, reintroduced

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