speaker
[noun]
Synonyms: lecturer, orator, public speaker, spokesman or spokeswoman, spokesperson

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speak‧er S2 W2 /ˈspiːkə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: adjective: unspeakable, speechless, outspoken, spoken ≠ unspoken; noun: speaker, speech; verb: speak; adverb: unspeakably]

1. someone who makes a formal speech to a group of people
speaker at
the guest speaker at the conference
The keynote speaker (=main or most important speaker) was Robert Venturi, the architect.
after-dinner speaker (=someone who makes a speech after a formal meal)

2. someone who speaks a particular language
French-speaker/Spanish-speaker etc
speaker of
Some English words are difficult for speakers of other languages.
a native speaker of Chinese

3.
the part of a radio, sound system etc where the sound comes out

4. formal someone who says something:
Pay attention to the body language of the speaker.

5. the Speaker an official who controls discussions in a parliament

6. the Speaker of the House the politician who controls discussions in the House of Representatives in the US Congress

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speaker
noun
I. person who makes a speech
ADJ. brilliant, good | keynote, main, principal | guest, invited, visiting | public She's a good public speaker.
after-dinner

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speaker
II. person who speaks a particular language
ADJ. fluent He's a fluent Arabic speaker.
mother-tongue, native a native speaker of English
non-native | Japanese, Russian, etc.

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speaker

a public speaker
He was a good public speaker.
an after-dinner speaker (=someone who makes speeches after formal meals)
As every after-dinner speaker knows, a joke or two is always much appreciated.
the guest speaker
The guest speaker will be the Secretary of State for Health.
the keynote/main speaker (=the most important speaker)
the keynote speaker at the seminar, Dr Paul Messina

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speaker
ˈspi:kə
See: public speaker

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