Korean word

토론자

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoronja

Meaning

  • noundebater

Example

회의에서 토론자가 자신의 의견을 말했다.hoe ui e seo to ron ja ga cha si nui ui gyeo neul mal haet tta

The debater stated their opinion at the meeting.

Illustration for 토론자 (debater)

More examples

사회자가 패널 토론자를 소개했다.sa hoe ja ga pae neol to ron ja reul so gae haet tta

The moderator introduced the debater serving on the panel.

Core concept

A participant who presents a position and exchanges views on a specific topic.

Common phrases

  • 패널 토론자pae neol to ron ja

    panel debater

  • 토론자 소개to ron ja so gae

    debater introduction

  • 토론자 발언to ron ja pa reon

    debater's remarks

Similar words

참가자chamgaja: A person who takes part in an organized event, meeting, or activity.
발표자palpyoja: A person who speaks to an audience to explain information prepared in advance.
발언자pareonja: A person who makes an opinion known aloud at a meeting or gathering.

Definition in Korean

토론회나 모임에서 특정 주제에 대해 의견을 제시하고 토론하는 사람.to ron hoe na mo i me seo teuk jjeong chu je e tae hae ui gyeo neul che si ha go to ron ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines 토론 (toron, "discussion") with 자 (ja, "person suffix"), so it names a person who takes part in discussion.

Usage tips

  • English debater can suggest a contest, but this Korean noun also works neutrally for a participant in a formal discussion or panel.

Other meanings

  • discussantnoun

Opposites

  • 청중cheongjunglistenersnoun
  • 방관자panggwanjaonlookernoun

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