1. a person who hosts or leads entertainment, activities, or discussions, especially at a resort, event, or broadcast
Usage: borrowed from French; common in European contexts, particularly in hospitality and media

Examples

• The resort hired an animateur to organize nightly entertainment for the guests.
• She worked as an animateur at the community center, leading workshops and social events.
• The animateur kept the audience engaged throughout the live broadcast.
• As an animateur, he was responsible for facilitating group discussions and team-building activities.
• The hotel's animateur coordinated games, shows, and cultural programs for vacationing families.