broadcaster vs host

broadcaster

noun
  • A piece of equipment used to transmit data over a computer network. 

  • An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting. 

  • A machine used to broadcast or spread seeds, fertilizer, etc. 

  • A piece of equipment used to transmit audio and/or video content, or messages, to be received by radios or televisions, over the internet, etc. 

  • A person whose job it is to effect such broadcasts; specifically, one who presents radio or television programmes (especially documentaries or news programmes); a presenter. 

host

noun
  • Any computer attached to a network. 

  • One that provides a facility for an event. 

  • The consecrated bread of the Eucharist. 

  • A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite. 

  • A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance. 

  • An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells. 

  • A large number of items; a large inventory. 

  • One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. 

  • A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan. 

  • A person or organization responsible for running an event. 

  • A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels) 

verb
  • To perform the role of a host. 

  • To run software made available to a remote user or process. 

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