debater
debater — noun
- debatersingular
- debatersplural
1. someone who argues for or against an idea, especially as part of a formal or org
someone who argues for or against an idea, especially as part of a formal or organized discussion in front of others.
Trang was the strongest debater on her school team this year.
superlative + debater + on [a] team
The two debaters argued fiercely about whether homework should be banned.
plural subject; debaters argued about + topic
Joaquín trained for months to become a confident public debater.
As a skilled debater, Yasmin easily answered every question from the judges.
The college hired Christopher because he is a famous political debater.
- arguer
more general; any person who argues, not necessarily in a formal or structured setting
- disputant
formal; someone involved in a dispute or legal-style argument, often with a fixed opposing party
- polemicist
someone who argues forcefully and often aggressively, usually in writing on controversial topics
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adjectives describing skill or stance — 'a skilled debater', 'a seasoned debater', 'a conservative debater'. Frequently appears in school, competition, and political contexts.