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panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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On Washington Week With The Atlantic, panelists joined to discuss what could be behind the president’s comments, and more. The Editors, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2025 Other panelists at the Fortune Innovation Forum echoed Wood’s comments on China’s AI strategy. David Austin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 Hear more from the panelists in the video above. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025 The panelists agreed, however, that some companies are relying too much on AI and new technologies in a vacuum. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panelist

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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“Panelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panelist. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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