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panelist

/ˈpænəlɪst/
(UK: panellist)
pan · el · ist
Plural:panelists
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panelist Lexical Profile

panelist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A member of a group of specialists, speakers, or contestants invited to participate in a public discussion, academic forum, or broadcast game show.

Example

"Each panelist was given five minutes to present their perspective on renewable energy before the floor was opened to questions."

2

American A member of an official judging, advisory, or investigative committee.

Example

"Every panelist on the scholarship committee independently scored the applications before meeting to deliberate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "panelist" in American English and typically "panellist" in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for panelist

• Nearby Words

paneer
panel
paneling
panelist
panettone
panfry
panful

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from "panel" (ultimately from Vulgar Latin *pannellus*, meaning a small piece of cloth or parchment on which jury names were written) plus the agentive suffix "-ist".

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