panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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Democracy in America is facing growing threats from white supremacists and Christian nationalists, and those who are concerned must work harder to counter them, panelists told attendees at a Monday night forum in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 The best thing a brand can do in this situation — as shared by fellow panelist, H&M Group’s biodiversity impact lead Jennie Granström — is be flexible. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 All the panelists agreed judgement is the line between what AI can be trusted to do and what still needs the care and guidance of a human being. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The Next Generation For many panelists, AI’s short-term savings come at the expense of the next generation of composers. — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panelist

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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