noun

attendee

attendee, participant

Every attendee received a welcome pack.

Every attendee received a welcome pack.

The list of attendees is on the table.

The list of attendees is on the table.

((an/the attendee)) a person who is present at an event The list of attendees is on the table.

Synonyms: participant, delegate, guest

From the verb 'attend' plus the suffix '-ee', which denotes a person who is the subject of an action. So, 'one who attends'.

Think of the '-ee' suffix as indicating a person, like in 'employee' or 'trainee'. An attendee is a person who attends an event.

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