The term "panelist" refers to a person who is a member of a panel, typically participating in discussions, debates, or presenting insights in various settings such as conferences, talk shows, or academic seminars. The word has a moderate frequency of use, seen in both oral and written contexts, though it tends to be more common in formal written contexts, such as event announcements or structured discussions.
The panelist answered questions with great clarity.
(El panelista respondió a las preguntas con gran claridad.)
Each panelist contributed unique perspectives on the topic.
(Cada panelista contribuyó con perspectivas únicas sobre el tema.)
During the debate, one panelist stood out due to her expertise.
(Durante el debate, un panelista se destacó por su experiencia.)
While "panelist" is not the focus of many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in contexts that highlight discussion or expert opinions. Here are some related idiomatic expressions:
To be on the panel:
"I was thrilled to be on the panel discussing innovations in technology."
(Estaba emocionado de estar en el panel discutiendo innovaciones en tecnología.)
The panel was divided:
"The panel was divided on whether the policy would be beneficial."
(El panel estaba dividido sobre si la política sería beneficiosa.)
A panel of experts:
"The seminar featured a panel of experts on environmental issues."
(El seminario contó con un panel de expertos en problemas ambientales.)
To draw on panelists’ expertise:
"We need to draw on panelists’ expertise to improve our strategies."
(Necesitamos aprovechar la experiencia de los panelistas para mejorar nuestras estrategias.)
The word "panelist" is derived from the noun "panel," which comes from the Old French "panel," meaning "a slice, a piece of cloth," which ultimately has roots in the Latin word "pannus," meaning "cloth." The suffix "-ist" denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something, making "panelist" refer to someone who participates in a panel.
Synonyms: - Discussant - Contributor - Expert - Member
Antonyms: - Audience member - Spectator - Observer