noun
- people who participate in a discussion or debate
Usage: formal
Examples
- The panel included five discussants from different universities.
- All discussants were given ten minutes to present their views.
- The moderator asked the discussants to keep their comments brief.
- Several discussants disagreed with the proposed policy changes.
- The conference featured discussants from various fields of expertise.
- Each of the discussants brought a unique perspective to the topic.