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attendee

/əˌtɛnˈdiː/
at · tend · ee
Plural:attendees
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• noun

1

A person who is present at or participates in a specific event, meeting, conference, or gathering.

Example

"Every conference attendee received a welcome packet and an identification badge upon registration."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'attendee' with 'attendant'; an attendee is a participant or guest present at an event, whereas an attendant is someone employed to provide service or assistance.

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• Nearby Words

attend
attendance
attendant
attendee
attender
attending
attention

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the late 19th century from the verb 'attend' (from Old French 'atendre' and Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to direct one's mind toward') plus the suffix '-ee', used here in an active sense to denote the person who attends.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attendee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attendee
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