interlocutor
a person taking part in a conversation
Roots
- inter-: between or among
- loqu / locut: speak
Other words with the loqu / locut root
- circumlocution: roundabout speech
- colloquial: informal in speech or writing
- colloquy: a conversation or formal discussion
- eloquence: powerful, fluent expression
- eloquent: fluent and persuasive in speech
- grandiloquent: pompous in speech
- loquacious: talkative
Inter gives between and locut gives speaking. An interlocutor is one of the people between whom speech moves.
A skillful interlocutor listened before answering.