Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is a member of a panel. A panel is a small group of people chosen to discuss, judge, or decide on a particular topic, often in a public setting such as a broadcast, debate, or conference.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The panellist offered a unique perspective on the economic issue.
  • Each panellist was given five minutes to present their opening statement.
  • She was an excellent panellist, answering questions clearly and thoughtfully.

Advanced Usage

• "Expert panellist": A panellist who is invited specifically for their specialized knowledge on the topic.
  • The conference featured an expert panellist on climate policy.
• "Keynote panellist": A prominent or lead speaker within a panel discussion.
  • The keynote panellist will open the forum with a major address.

Variants and Related Words

• Panel (n): The group itself.
  • The discussion panel included three scientists and a journalist.
• Panelist (n): An alternative, chiefly American English, spelling of "panellist".
  • The American panelist disagreed with the conclusion.

Synonyms

• Panel member: A direct synonym.
• Discussant: A participant in a discussion, often in an academic or formal context.
• Participant: A more general term for someone taking part in an event.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To sit on a panel": To serve as a panellist.
  • She was invited to sit on a panel about the future of education.
• "Panel discussion": The event or format in which panellists participate.
  • The panel discussion was followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Noun

1. a member of a panel