1. a spokesperson or representative who speaks on behalf of others
Usage: formal
2. the presiding officer or chairperson of certain assemblies or convocations
Usage: ecclesiastical; formal

Examples

• The union elected her as their prolocutor for the negotiations.
• He served as prolocutor of the church assembly for three years.
• The prolocutor presented the committee’s findings to the board.
• As prolocutor, she was responsible for moderating the debates.
• The provincial synod chose a new prolocutor to lead their sessions.
• The prolocutor’s opening remarks set the tone for the entire conference.