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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Rethinking the Architecture Ultimately, panelists agreed that the challenge is not just about tweaking financial instruments. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The panelists said the bill would bring statewide stakeholders, educators, legislative leaders, DESE, and business representatives in to examine the issue. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 Other panelists, including Spearo, agreed that all research showed that the people most at risk when a disaster strikes are low-income people. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025 The Second Lady offers a quick congratulations to the provocative conservative panelist. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 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 3 Jul. 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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