noun
- Plural of interpellator; persons who formally question or challenge a government official or policy in a legislative body.
Usage: Chiefly used in parliamentary systems (e.g., European legislatures); Formal/political term
Examples
- The interpellators in parliament demanded answers about the budget discrepancies.
- Several interpellators rose to challenge the minister's statement on education policy.
- The interpellators submitted their formal questions before the legislative session began.
- Opposition interpellators pressed the government on environmental regulations.
- The interpellators' persistent questioning led to a full parliamentary debate.