prelegent

Prelegent is a noun used in Polish to denote a person who delivers a prelekcja or lecture at a meeting, conference, or academic event. In English, the closest equivalents are lecturer or speaker. The term is common in event programs and schedules, where a prelegent is listed with the topic and time. Typical duties include preparing the talk, presenting information clearly, supporting arguments with evidence, using visual aids, and answering questions from the audience. The word is formed from prelekcja (a lecture) with the agent suffix -ent, following patterns such as wykładowca (university lecturer). The term is primarily used in Polish-language contexts and is less common in English-language writing, where lecturer or speaker is preferred.

In academic and professional settings, a prelegent may be a guest speaker rather than a full-time staff member. In program agendas, the designation can appear as "Prelegent: Dr. X" before the speaker's name. Related terms include prelekcja (the lecture or talk), wykład (lecture in a university sense), konferencja (conference), and prezentacja (presentation).