Discussant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈskʌsənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Discussant is a noun meaning Someone involved in a discussion, especially a participant in a formal discussion or who has been assigned a particular role or topic.
Meaning
Someone involved in a discussion, especially a participant in a formal discussion or who has been assigned a particular role or topic.
Example Sentences
I would like to thank Cynthia Ruder, whose comments as panel discussant helped me to rework my original paper.
The prominence given to readers' responses to topical issues [...] made concrete the sense of belonging to a large, active, and opinionated community of discussants.
Word Forms
- discussants
Synonyms for discussant
Depending on context, synonyms include panelist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include panelist, interlocutor, announcer, speaker, speaking, interviewer.
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