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attendee

/əˌtɛnˈdiː/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who is present at a meeting, event, or function.

Example Sentences:
  • The conference drew over five hundred attendees from various industries.
  • Each attendee received a welcome packet upon registration.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'attend' (from Middle English 'attenden', via Old French from Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward, direct the mind to'), combined with the suffix '-ee' (of French origin, denoting a person who is the recipient of an action or participates in a specified event).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'attend' + the person suffix '-ee' (like employee or nominee)—someone who 'attends' an event.

Frequently Asked Questions About “attendee

1. What is the meaning of “attendee” in English?

In English, attendee (noun) is defined as: “A person who is present at a meeting, event, or function.”.

2. How do you use “attendee” in a sentence?

The conference drew over five hundred attendees from various industries.

3. What are English synonyms of “attendee”?

Common synonyms include:participant,presence,member,guest,delegate

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “attendee”?

Derived from the verb 'attend' (from Middle English 'attenden', via Old French from Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward, direct the mind to'), combined with the suffix '-ee' (of French origin, denoting a person who is the recipient of an action or participates in a specified event).