panellist
/'pænəlist/
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Definition
- 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.