The interviewee
Example: Interviewee is person answering questions during interview
Definition
"The interviewee" refers to the person who answers questions during an interview, typically providing information, opinions, or insights to the interviewer. This term is commonly used in journalism to identify the subject being questioned in a formal or informal interview setting.
Etymology
The term "the interviewee" combines 'interview' with the suffix '-ee,' which is used in English to indicate the person who is the recipient or target of an action. 'Interview' comes from the French 'entrevue,' meaning a meeting or viewing between two parties. Did you know? The suffix '-ee' helps distinguish the person being interviewed from the interviewer, the one asking questions.
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"The interviewee" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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