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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.

rapporteur

/ˌræpɔrˈtɜr/ /ˌræpɔːˈtɜː/

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.

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