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Definition of interviewee

interviewee

/ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/
in · ter · view · ee
Plural:interviewees
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interviewee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is interviewed, such as a candidate applying for a job or someone answering questions for a journalist or researcher.

Example

"The hiring panel asked each interviewee to describe a challenging project they had recently managed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'interviewee' (the person answering questions) with 'interviewer' (the person asking questions); the suffix '-ee' denotes the recipient of the action.

• Rhymes for interviewee

• Nearby Words

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interview
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interviewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interviewee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interviewee
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