monologist

mon·o·logue

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
- /mɒnˈəʊlədʒˌɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/

Definitions of monologist word

noun monologist a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker: a comedian's monologue. 1
noun monologist a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation. 1
noun monologist any composition, as a poem, in which a single person speaks alone. 1
noun monologist a part of a drama in which a single actor speaks alone; soliloquy. 1
noun monologist A person who performs monologues. 1

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Origin of monologist

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < French, on the model of dialogue dialogue; compare Greek monólogos speaking alone

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Parts of speech for Monologist

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monologist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monologist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for monologist

noun monologist

lecturer — a person who lectures.
announcer — An announcer is someone who introduces programmes on radio or television or who reads the text of a radio or television advertisement.
rhetorician — an expert in the art of rhetoric.
reciter — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
lector — a lecturer in a college or university.

All 7 Synonyms of monologist