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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Panel host Kai-Isaiah Jamal, with panelists Nicola Dinan, Naoise Dolan, and Sarah Manguso. Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 Thankfully, the design for this conference tended to encourage personal interaction with panelists. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Allen was a speaker and panelist on digital strategy, music and technology at SXSW, CMJ, SF Music Tech and more throughout his career. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025 Tha panelists also expressed frustration that while there are few if any barriers to discussing men’s health conditions, no matter how sensitive, menopause remains taboo in public conversations. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 3 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 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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