Rapporteur - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A rapporteur is a person appointed to investigate and report on a specific issue, often within an organization or committee, summarizing findings for discussion or action.
Definition:
A person appointed to report on proceedings or findings, especially in an official capacity.
Synonyms:
reporter, correspondent, spokesperson, delegate
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
listener, audience
Common Collocations:
official rapporteur, UN rapporteur, committee rapporteur, special rapporteur
Derivatives:
rapporteurship, rapporteuring
Usage Tips:
Use "rapporteur" for someone formally assigned to summarize meetings or investigations; common in legal and political contexts.
Common Phrases:
UN special rapporteur, acting as rapporteur, appointed rapporteur
Etymology:
Borrowed from French "rapporteur," meaning "reporter," derived from "rapporter" (to report).
Examples:
- 1. The rapporteur summarized the conference discussions clearly.
- 2. She was appointed rapporteur for the human rights committee.
- 3. The UN special rapporteur presented findings on climate change.
- 4. As rapporteur, his notes were thorough and unbiased.