hlasatel
Hlasatel is a noun used in several Slavic languages to denote an announcer, presenter, or broadcaster. In broadcasting, a hlasatel is typically a person who reads news, introduces program segments, or issues official announcements to listeners or viewers. The term may be applied to radio announcers, television hosts, or public-address speakers at events. Depending on the language and historical period, its exact duties and status have differed, ranging from a professional broadcaster to a ceremonial official.
Etymology and cognates: The word derives from a root meaning "to speak, announce" with the agentive suffix
Contexts: The term is more common in older or formal texts, in public institutions, or in reference