Meaning & use
debater
A person who takes part in formal debates, presenting arguments to support a position on an issue.
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As a skilled debater, she could argue either side of an issue convincingly.
The young debater prepared for weeks before the regional competition began.
A note on using this word
Debater specifically implies formal, structured argument, unlike 'arguer,' which can describe any informal disagreement.
Words with a similar meaning
arguer
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