discussant
noun
dis·cus·sant
di-ˈskə-sᵊnt 
: one who takes part in a formal discussion or symposium
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In the end, the discussants actually found not only much disagreement, but also some common ground.
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Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2010
Rather than a dry, solo lecture, we’re treated to a book discussion, albeit a discussion where only one of the discussants has read the actual book.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019
Dylan Matthews: Longtime viewer, first-time discussant here, and what an episode to jump in on.
—Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, 31 May 2018
June Thomas, who oversees Slate’s LGBTQ blog Outward and has written about culture and edited foreign coverage for the site for many years, will be one of my co-discussants.
—Rebecca Onion, Slate Magazine, 20 Jan. 2017
Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2010
Rather than a dry, solo lecture, we’re treated to a book discussion, albeit a discussion where only one of the discussants has read the actual book.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019
Dylan Matthews: Longtime viewer, first-time discussant here, and what an episode to jump in on.
—Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, 31 May 2018
June Thomas, who oversees Slate’s LGBTQ blog Outward and has written about culture and edited foreign coverage for the site for many years, will be one of my co-discussants.
—Rebecca Onion, Slate Magazine, 20 Jan. 2017
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“Discussant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussant. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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