noun
- a person who takes part in a discussion or debate
Usage: formal
Examples
- The panel featured three discussants from different universities.
- Each discussant was given five minutes to present their viewpoint.
- The moderator asked the discussants to respond to the audience questions.
- As a discussant, she provided valuable insights on the research findings.
- The conference organizers selected experienced discussants for each session.
- The discussants engaged in a lively debate about climate policy.