interlocutor — A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue, especially the person one is speaking with.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue, especially the person one is speaking with.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/
Example Sentences
- My interlocutor kept interrupting me, so I finally muted him like a bad phone call.
- A good interpreter must understand both the speaker and the interlocutor perfectly.
- In the language exam, you'll have an interlocutor asking you random questions like 'Do cats dream?'
interlocutor
NOUN[/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/]
A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue, especially the person one is speaking with.
The skilled interlocutor bridges two diplomats who speak different languages.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interloqui', meaning 'to speak between/among each other', formed from 'inter-' (between) and 'loqui' (to speak).
Breakdown
inter- (between) + loqu- (to speak) + -tor (person who does)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My interlocutor kept interrupting me, so I finally muted him like a bad phone call.”
“A good interpreter must understand both the speaker and the interlocutor perfectly.”
“In the language exam, you'll have an interlocutor asking you random questions like 'Do cats dream?'”
“The negotiator remained calm despite her interlocutor's aggressive tone.”
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