speaker
speak·er
noun \ˈspē-kər\Definition of SPEAKER
1
a : one that speaks; especially : one who uses a language <native speakers of French> b : one who makes a public speech c : one who acts as a spokesperson
2
: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly <Speaker of the House of Representatives>
Examples of SPEAKER
- I disagree with the last speaker.
- He is an excellent public speaker.
First Known Use of SPEAKER
14th century
Related to SPEAKER
- Synonyms
- chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, presider, prolocutor, chair
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