Debater: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
debater
[ dษชหbeษชtษr ]
public speaking
A person who argues for or against a proposition in a formal debate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The debater presented compelling arguments in favor of the motion.
- She is known as a skilled debater in the local debating society.
politics
A person who participates in or is skilled at debating political issues.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The debater eloquently defended her party's policies in the televised debate.
- He is a seasoned debater who is known for his knowledge of current affairs.
Translations
Translations of the word "debater" in other languages:
๐ต๐น debatedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเค
๐ฉ๐ช Debattierer
๐ฎ๐ฉ pendebat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะฑะฐัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ debatant
๐ฏ๐ต ่จ่ซ่ (ใจใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉbatteur
๐ช๐ธ debatedor
๐น๐ท mรผnazaracฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๋ก ์ (toronja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงูุด
๐จ๐ฟ debater
๐ธ๐ฐ debatรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ่พฉ่ฎบ่ (biร nlรนn zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ debatant
๐ฎ๐ธ kapprรฆdari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะบัััะฐะนัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผzakirษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ debatedor
Word origin
The word 'debater' originated from the Old French word 'debatre', which means 'to fight' or 'to discuss'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to individuals engaged in formal arguments or discussions. Over time, 'debater' has become associated with public speaking, political discourse, and the art of presenting persuasive arguments.