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interlocutor

/ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who takes part in a conversation or debate.

    - "The interlocutor in the debate was very eloquent."
    - "The negotiating parties appointed interlocutors to represent their interests."
Variants
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interlocutor , interlocutors
Etymology
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From the Latin interlocutor, meaning 'one who speaks between'.

Trivia
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  1. The term interlocutor was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. In some legal contexts, an interlocutor is a written order or direction given by a court.

Related Concepts
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  1. dialogue: A conversation between two or more people, often written down in a literary or dramatic context.

  2. negotiation: A process of resolving disputes or coming to an agreement through discussion or consultation.

Culture
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In literature and drama, an interlocutor is a character who speaks with another character, often serving as a sounding board or confidant.

How to Memorize "interlocutor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person engaged in a conversation or debate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of someone speaking or engaging in a conversation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-Speak: Interlocutor Speaks Effectively And Knowledgeably.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'interlocutor', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: First, break down the word into smaller parts - 'inter' (meaning 'between') and 'locutor' (someone who speaks). This way, you can remember it as 'the one who speaks between'.

2. Associate with a similar word: Associate 'interlocutor' with the word 'interlude', which means a short pause in a piece of music or a play. An interlocutor can be seen as the 'interlude' in a conversation.

3. Visualize it: Imagine a conversation between two people, and visualize an 'interlocutor' as a person who stands in the middle, facilitating the communication between them.

4. Practice using it: Try using the word 'interlocutor' in a sentence. For example: 'The interlocutor skillfully managed the debate between the two politicians.'

5. Repeat and review: Repeat the word 'interlocutor' several times and review it regularly to help reinforce it in your memory.

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