Meaning & use

debater

noun·Academic

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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