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Interviewer: meaning, definitions and examples

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interviewer

 

[ ˈɪntərˌvjuːər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job

A person who conducts interviews with people applying for a job, a role in a company, etc.

Synonyms

examiner, interrogator, questioner

Examples of usage

  • The interviewer asked me about my previous work experience.
  • The interviewer was very professional and made me feel comfortable during the interview.
Context #2 | Noun

media

A person who conducts interviews with famous people, politicians, etc., for a newspaper, television, or radio program.

Synonyms

correspondent, journalist, reporter

Examples of usage

  • The interviewer asked the celebrity about their upcoming projects.
  • The interviewer is known for asking tough questions during interviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "interviewer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrevistador

🇮🇳 साक्षात्कारकर्ता

🇩🇪 Interviewer

🇮🇩 pewawancara

🇺🇦 інтерв'юер

🇵🇱 ankieter

🇯🇵 インタビュアー (intabyuā)

🇫🇷 intervieweur

🇪🇸 entrevistador

🇹🇷 mülakatçı

🇰🇷 인터뷰어 (inteobyu-eo)

🇸🇦 مُقابِل

🇨🇿 tazatel

🇸🇰 reportér

🇨🇳 采访者 (cǎifǎng zhě)

🇸🇮 intervjuvalec

🇮🇸 viðtalari

🇰🇿 сұхбат алушы

🇬🇪 ინტერვიუერი

🇦🇿 müsahib

🇲🇽 entrevistador

Etymology

The word 'interviewer' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'view' meaning 'to see'. It was first used in the context of job interviews and later expanded to include media interviews. The role of an interviewer has evolved over time to become an essential part of the recruitment process and media industry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,460, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.