public speaker
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Definition
Noun: A person who delivers a speech or formal address to an audience. This role involves the act of speaking in a public setting, often with the purpose of informing, persuading, entertaining, or commemorating.
Usage
A "public speaker" is someone who engages in the activity of public speaking. The term focuses on the person performing the act. - She is a confident public speaker who captivates her audience. - The conference needs a keynote public speaker for the opening ceremony.
Examples
- The award was given to a public speaker known for her powerful advocacy.
- He trained for years to become an effective public speaker.
- As a public speaker, her clarity and passion were remarkable.
Advanced Usage
- "A natural public speaker": Describes someone who is inherently skilled or comfortable with public speaking.
- Despite no formal training, he was a natural public speaker.
- "Public speaker and author": A common pairing highlighting two related professional roles.
- The event featured a renowned public speaker and author.
Variants and Related Words
- Orator (n): A formal synonym, often implying eloquence and skill, especially in a formal or rhetorical context.
- He was remembered as a great orator of his time.
- Speechmaker (n): A more general term for someone who makes speeches.
- Public Speaking (n): The skill or act of speaking to a live audience. This is the related activity, not the person.
- She took a course to improve her public speaking.
Synonyms
- Speaker
- Orator
- Lecturer (when the speech is educational)
- Spokesperson (when representing a group)
Related Phrases
- Keynote speaker: The main or featured speaker at an event.
- Motivational speaker: A public speaker who specializes in inspiring audiences.
- Guest speaker: A speaker invited to an event who is not part of the main organizing body.
Noun
- a person who delivers a speech or oration