speakeress

English

Etymology

speaker +‎ -ess

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈspiːkəɹəs/

Noun

speakeress (plural speakeresses)

1. A female speaker (all human senses)

Usage notes

• Used much less than formerly. For example, in the US, a female Speaker of the House of Representatives would be addressed as "Madame Speaker".

Synonyms

• speakerine (dated)

Translations

Translations

• Arabic: خَطِيبَة f (ḵaṭība), مُتَكَلِّمَة f (mutakallima), مُحَدِّثَة f (muḥaddiṯa)