Attendee Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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attendee
[əˌtɛnˈdiː ]
Definitions
at an event
A person who is present at a particular event or gathering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- All attendees are required to wear name tags.
- The conference had over 500 attendees from around the world.
at a meeting
A person who is present at a meeting.
Synonyms
delegate, member, participant.
Examples of usage
- The attendees discussed the agenda items.
- There were only three attendees at the meeting.
Translations
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Origin of 'attendee'
The word 'attendee' originated from the verb 'attend' in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'attendere', which means 'to give heed to' or 'to take care of'. Over time, 'attendee' evolved to specifically refer to individuals present at events or meetings.
See also: attend, attendance, attendant, attendants, attendees, attending, attentive, nonattendance, unattended.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,262 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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