Debater: meaning, definitions and examples

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debater

 

[ dษชหˆbeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public speaking

A person who argues for or against a proposition in a formal debate.

Synonyms

arguer, contender, opponent

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.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person who participates in or is skilled at debating political issues.

Synonyms

advocate, politician, speaker

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น debatedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Debattierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendebat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฑะฐั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ debatant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จŽ่ซ–่€… (ใจใ†ใ‚ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ debatedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผnazaracฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ก ์ž (toronja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงู‚ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ debater

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ debatรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พฉ่ฎบ่€… (biร nlรนn zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debatant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kapprรฆdari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะบั–ั€ัะฐะนั‹ััˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผzakirษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ debatedor

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,845, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.