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

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Speaking Monday morning about America's impending decision between main party candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the Republican panelist urged Gen Z voters to come around on Biden — despite the demographic's issues with his handling of Israel's attacks on Palestine. EW.com, 13 May 2024 Confirmed panelists include Rafael Agustin (writer, Jane the Virgin), Hoa Xuande (actor, The Sympathizer) and Brian Tee (actor, Expats), with additional panelists to be announced soon. Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for panelist 

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Word History

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 17 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

panelist

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

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