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speaker

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/ˈspiːkər/ · speak-er

A person who speaks, especially in public or in a formal capacity.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who speaks, especially in public or in a formal capacity.

ایک شخص جو بولتا ہے، خاص طور پر عوام میں یا سرکاری حیثیت میں۔

بولنے والا

bolne wala

Formal: مقرر

Synonyms

oratorpresenterlecturerمقررخطیببیان کرنے والا

Antonyms

listeneraudienceسننے والاسامع

Common Collocations

  • public speaker
  • motivational speaker
  • guest speaker

Example Sentences

The speaker captivated the audience with her powerful words.

مقرر نے سامعین کو اپنے طاقتور الفاظ سے جکڑ لیا۔

Muqarrir ne samayeen ko apne taqatwar alfaaz se jakar liya.

He was invited as a guest speaker at the conference.

انہیں عالمی سطح کے کانفرنس میں مہمان مقرر کے طور پر مدعو کیا گیا تھا۔

Unhein aalmi satah ke conference mein mehman muqarrir ke tor par mad'oo kiya gaya tha.

The speaker delivered a compelling lecture on climate change.

بولنے والے نے موسمیاتی تبدیلی پر ایک مؤثر لیکچر پیش کیا۔

Bolne wale ne mausamiyati tabdeeli par ek mo'asar lecture pesh kiya.

Easily Confused With

talker:A talker may not necessarily speak in a formal context; a speaker often does.

Word Family

speech
nounتقریر
speak
verbبولنا
speaking
verbبولنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Relate 'speaker' to someone who uses their voice to convey ideas.

Imagine a podium where someone is giving a speech.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

میری خاموشی پہ نہ جا، میرا دل تو سنتا ہے۔

Meri khamoshi pe na ja, mera dil to sunta hai.

Do not judge my silence; my heart listens.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "specere" — to speak

First known use: 14th century

The term 'speaker' evolved from the Old English word for one who speaks, reflecting its usage in both formal and informal contexts over the centuries.