public speaker

noun

: a person who gives speeches or lectures to a usually large group of people
She's a gifted public speaker.

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After coming forward with his story in 2011, Dati has worked as a public speaker and advocate for organizations like National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN). Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 At his best, Marsch is a gregarious and engaged public speaker, capable of swaying public opinion with pointed, clear thoughts. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 In a video shared on her Instagram on July 29, the author and public speaker — who announced her split from the Party of Five star last month — documented her attempts to enter the Park City, Utah home with police present. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for public speaker

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“Public speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaker. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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