interlocutrix

A woman listens intently to her interlocutrix during a conversation.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female interlocutor; a woman who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.
   • In American usage, a woman who asks questions, such as in an interview or formal discussion.

Usage Examples

• (A woman who leads or participates in a conversation.)
• (A woman who asks questions in a formal setting.)

Advanced Usage

• "interlocutrix in a debate": a woman who engages in a formal argument or discussion.
  • The interlocutrix presented her arguments clearly during the symposium. (The female participant in the debate.)

Variants and Related Words

• Interlocutor (n): a person who takes part in a dialogue (gender-neutral).
  • The interlocutor asked thoughtful questions. (A participant in conversation.)
• Interlocutrice (n): an alternative spelling of interlocutrix, used in French-influenced contexts.
  • She was the interlocutrice in the diplomatic meeting. (The female conversation partner.)

Synonyms

• Conversationalist: a person who enjoys or is skilled at conversation.
• Questioner: a person who asks questions.
• Debater: a person who takes part in a formal argument.

Related Idioms

• "Play the interlocutrix": to assume the role of a female questioner or mediator in a discussion.
  • In the meeting, she played the interlocutrix, drawing out opinions from quiet participants. (She acted as the female facilitator.)