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speaker
noun speak·er \ˈspē-kər\
: someone who speaks a particular language
: someone who talks about something to a group of people
the Speaker : the person who controls the discussions in a legislature
Full 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>
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First Known Use of SPEAKER
14th century
Related to SPEAKER
- Synonyms
- chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, presider, prolocutor, chair
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SPEAKER Defined for Kids
speaker
noun speak·er \ˈspē-kər\
Definition of SPEAKER for Kids
1
: a person who speaks
2
: a person who conducts a meeting
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