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Definition of speaker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
public speakingperson who speaks in front of an audience
- The speaker addressed the crowd with confidence..
2.
languageperson who speaks a particular language
- She is a fluent speaker of Spanish.
3.
audio equipmentdevice that produces sound from electrical signals
- The music played loudly through the speaker.
4.
politicsperson presiding over a legislative body
- The Speaker called the meeting to order.
5.
literatureliterary character uttering a poem's lyrics
- The speaker in the poem expressed deep sorrow.
Images of speaker
device that produces sound from electrical signals
Expressions with speaker
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invited person who speaks at an event
The guest speaker at the conference discussed climate change..
person who learned a language from birth
She is a native speaker of Spanish.
person who gives speeches to an audience
The public speaker captivated the audience with his stories.
person delivering the main speech at an event
The keynote speaker captivated the audience with her insights.
person formally asked to give a talk at an event
The invited speaker discussed climate policy during the afternoon session.
person who gives a talk after a formal meal
The after-dinner speaker made everyone laugh with his stories.
person speaking a language not their first
She is a non-native speaker of English.
presiding officer of a legislative house
The house speaker called the session to order.
non-expert who speaks on a subject
As a lay speaker, she shared her personal experiences with the audience.
speaker used in an intercom system
He adjusted the intercom speaker to hear the message clearly.
student delivering farewell speech at graduation
The valedictory speaker thanked the teachers and classmates.
sound device fixed inside equipment or structure, not a separate unit
The laptop’s built-in speaker was loud enough for the small meeting.
person who gives the opening speech at graduation
The salutatory speaker welcomed everyone to the graduation ceremony.
wireless speaker with voice control and smart home functions
The smart speaker turned on the lights when I asked.
arrangement of speakers for surround sound
The movie was enhanced by the speaker system.
small device worn on the ear to hear sounds from electronic devices
She adjusted the ear speaker to listen to the podcast.
technology used to identify who is speaking
Speaker identification technology is improving rapidly.
technology that determines a person's identity by analyzing their voice features
The security system uses speaker recognition to grant access to authorized staff only.
designed to work only with one person's voice
This software is speaker-dependent and needs your voice sample.
person giving political speeches to gain support
The stump speaker addressed the crowd with passion.
Origin of speaker
Old English, specan (to speak)
Terms with speaker included in their meaning
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movement
move towards the speaker or listener
self-reference
referring to oneself as the speaker
direction
towards the speaker or reference point
ownership
indicating something belongs to the speaker
location
in a place at some distance from the speaker
reference
referring to a specific thing close to the speaker
inclusive
referring to the speaker and one or more others
inclusive
used by a speaker to refer to himself and others
emphasis
emphasizes the speaker's involvement or action
possession
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more others
small group
refers to a small number of people including the speaker
inclusive
referring to two people including the speaker
communication
begins a polite request on behalf of more than one speaker
movement
move to a place near or with the speaker
pronouns
refers to one of two people including the speaker
exclusion
all other people except the speaker
group
referring to 50% of a group including the speaker
people
refers to a large number of people including the speaker
group
refers to the majority within a group including the speaker
social
referring to a single member of a group including the speaker
group
indicating a subset of a larger group including the speaker
people
referring to a subset of people including the speaker
subject pronoun
refers to the speaker and the listener together as the subject
communication
in the speaker's personal opinion or view about something
Examples of speaker in a sentence
Each speaker had a unique perspective to share. Native speakers often notice the difference immediately. He is a speaker of both Arabic and French. He adjusted the speaker to improve sound quality. The speaker was damaged after the party. The Speaker announced the results of the vote.
As Speaker, she maintained order during debates. The speaker's voice in the sonnet was haunting. In the narrative, the speaker revealed a secret.
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- French:orateur, locuteur, ...
- German:Redner, Sprachsprecher, ...
- Italian:conferenziere, parlante, ...
- Spanish:conferencista, hablante, ...
- Portuguese:orador, falante, ...
- Chinese:演讲者, 说某种语言的人, ...
- Japanese:スピーカー, 話者, ...
- Arabic:مُتَحَدِّث, مُتَحَدِّث, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹאֵם, דּוֹבֵר, ...
- Russian:оратор, носитель языка, ...
- Ukrainian:промовець, носій мови, ...
- Hindi:वक्ता, भाषी, ...
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