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Interlocutor
01
someone who takes an active verbal role in exchanging views as part of a multi-party discussion, conversation, or interview
Example
The talk show host was an engaging interlocutor, having interesting back-and-forth exchanges with guests on the program.
In many Platonic dialogues, Socrates acts as the main interlocutor, engaging others in philosophical discussion.
At the press conference, reporters took turns being the interlocutor by directing questions to people on the panel.
02
the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
Example
The talk show host was an engaging interlocutor, having interesting back-and-forth exchanges with guests on the program.
In many Platonic dialogues, Socrates acts as the main interlocutor, engaging others in philosophical discussion.
At the press conference, reporters took turns being the interlocutor by directing questions to people on the panel.
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