The abbreviation "MC" has several meanings depending on the context:
- Most commonly, MC stands for "Master of Ceremonies," referring to a person who hosts an event, introduces speakers or performers, and keeps the event flowing smoothly
. It is also spelled "emcee."
- In music, especially hip hop and related genres, MC can mean a rapper or "mic controller," someone who performs vocal rhymes
- In literature or storytelling, MC can mean "main character," the primary viewpoint character in a story
- In Singapore and some other places, "MC" is a colloquial term for "medical certificate" and is used to mean medical leave from work
- Other meanings include:
- Military Cross (a British military decoration)
* Marine Corps (military branch)
* Member of Congress (in the US)
* Motorcycle club
* Microcontroller in technology
* Chemical symbol for Moscovium (Mc)
Thus, "MC" can mean "Master of Ceremonies," "main character," "medical certificate," or other specialized terms depending on the field and usage
