Interlocutor
noun
The person who you are having a conversation or discussion with.
Kevin listened intently to his interlocutor's explanation.
Often appears as...
- converse with the interlocutor
- response to the interlocutor
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Formal
noun
In a debate or formal argument, the person answering the queries.
The politician was seen as a strong interlocutor during the debate.
Often appears as...
- strong interlocutor in the debate
- interlocutor's reply
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Formal
Academic
noun
In theater, the character who speaks directly to the audience to introduce the theme.
The interlocutor in the play sets the mood for the audience.
Often appears as...
- interlocutor's dialogue
- interlocutor's monologue
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Formal
Literary
noun
The person who you are having a conversation or discussion with.
Kevin listened intently to his interlocutor's explanation.
Often appears as...
- converse with the interlocutor
- response to the interlocutor
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In a debate or formal argument, the person answering the queries.
The politician was seen as a strong interlocutor during the debate.
Often appears as...
- strong interlocutor in the debate
- interlocutor's reply
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In theater, the character who speaks directly to the audience to introduce the theme.
The interlocutor in the play sets the mood for the audience.
Often appears as...
- interlocutor's dialogue
- interlocutor's monologue
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Active Listening
Shows you're actively engaged in a conversation with your interlocutor.
Nod and maintain eye contact as your interlocutor speaks.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Exchange
A conversation should involve a balanced exchange of dialogue between interlocutors.
After sharing her story, she awaited her interlocutor's perspective.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Tone
Use a respectful and considerate tone when addressing your interlocutor.
He always spoke in a kind manner to his interlocutor.
Pro Tip 1/3Active Listening
Shows you're actively engaged in a conversation with your interlocutor.
Nod and maintain eye contact as your interlocutor speaks.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Exchange
A conversation should involve a balanced exchange of dialogue between interlocutors.
After sharing her story, she awaited her interlocutor's perspective.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Tone
Use a respectful and considerate tone when addressing your interlocutor.
He always spoke in a kind manner to his interlocutor.
Pro Tip 1/3Active Listening
Shows you're actively engaged in a conversation with your interlocutor.
Nod and maintain eye contact as your interlocutor speaks.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Exchange
A conversation should involve a balanced exchange of dialogue between interlocutors.
After sharing her story, she awaited her interlocutor's perspective.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Tone
Use a respectful and considerate tone when addressing your interlocutor.
He always spoke in a kind manner to his interlocutor.
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Video examples
Dwan Reece: The origins...
song and dance and speech, interspersed with stump speeches, jokes, musical interludes and theatrical skits. The cast included a roster of recurring characters. The interlocutor acted as the emcee.
Video examples
Dwan Reece: The origins...
song and dance and speech, interspersed with stump speeches, jokes, musical interludes and theatrical skits. The cast included a roster of recurring characters. The interlocutor acted as the emcee.
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Quote examples
Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
However revolutionary it may be, the Internet still hasn't altered the basic law of human communication: Being nice to your interlocutors is a good way to start any negotiations, particularly, when being hostile is an open invitation for a cyber-fight.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
I don't suppose that I know more about life than anyone of my age, but it seems to me that, in the capacity of an interlocutor, a book is more reliable than a friend or a beloved.
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Margo Jefferson
American Critic
I'm a chronicler of Negroland, a participant-observer, an elegist, dissenter, and admirer; sometime expatriate, ongoing interlocutor.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
The Chinese are really good at diplomacy - and even at making their interlocutors feel very uncomfortable.
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Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
However revolutionary it may be, the Internet still hasn't altered the basic law of human communication: Being nice to your interlocutors is a good way to start any negotiations, particularly, when being hostile is an open invitation for a cyber-fight.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
I don't suppose that I know more about life than anyone of my age, but it seems to me that, in the capacity of an interlocutor, a book is more reliable than a friend or a beloved.
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Margo Jefferson
American Critic
I'm a chronicler of Negroland, a participant-observer, an elegist, dissenter, and admirer; sometime expatriate, ongoing interlocutor.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
The Chinese are really good at diplomacy - and even at making their interlocutors feel very uncomfortable.
Example 1 of 4
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