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discussant

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Discussant (noun) means a person taking part in a discussion, often with a set role or topic.

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A person taking part in a discussion, often with a set role or topic.

"I would like to thank Cynthia Ruder, whose comments as panel discussant helped me to rework my original paper." — Julie A. Cassiday, Kirov and Death in The Great Citizen (2005)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"discussant" (noun) means a person taking part in a discussion, often with a set role or topic.