telephoner
/'telifounə/
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Definition
Noun: A person who makes a telephone call; the initiator of a phone conversation.
Usage
The word "telephoner" specifically identifies the individual who places or initiates a telephone call. It is a formal or technical term for "caller."
Examples
- Noun:
- The telephoner asked to speak with the manager.
- Please inform the telephoner that I will return their call shortly.
Advanced Usage
- Legal/Formal Context: Used in official records, transcripts, or reports to denote the party who initiated contact.
- The police report noted the telephoner's phone number for their records.
Variants and Related Words
- Telephone (n/v): The device or the act of making a call.
- Caller (n): A more common synonym for "telephoner."
Synonyms
- Caller
- Phone caller
- Caller on the line
Antonyms
- Recipient
- Person called
- Callee (less common)
Related Phrases
- To place a call: The action performed by the telephoner.
- The telephoner placed a call to customer service.
Noun
- the person initiating a telephone call
- there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone