GoH
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Meaning · English
A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It will be readily seen that the GoH’s speech will be a convention highspot next Easter, and the Peterborough Committee are to be congratulated on an excellent choice.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “GoH” mean?
A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.
Is “GoH” formal or informal?
GoH is generally slang.