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opiner

opiner

9.0
A person who says what they think in public, often as an expert
  • noun
  • /əˈpaɪnər/
translation icon : opinador
  • The panel of experts included several respected opiners who shared their thoughts on climate change.

Examples

  • At the meeting, the group of opiners debated the pros and cons of the new policy.

  • The opiner shared her views on the new policy.

  • The radio show invited several opiners to discuss the latest political developments.

  • Social media platforms are full of opiners sharing their thoughts on every trending topic.

  • Many opiners attended the conference to discuss climate change.

  • As an experienced opiner, she frequently appears on television to discuss political issues.

  • At the conference, attendees listened to various opiners who provided insights on economic trends.

Synonyms

critic
vsopiner
314 3.2

A person who gives opinions about art, books, films, or music, often as a job

gives opinions publicly but not limited to art criticism
pundit
vsopiner
  • Literature
131 6.7

A person who often gives opinions on TV or radio about a subject

gives opinions publicly but not usually as a media expert
commenter
vsopiner
  • Texting
126 2.8

A person who writes opinions about articles or posts online

gives opinions publicly but often not in formal or expert ways
pandit
vsopiner
  • Indian
3 8.6

An expert who gives public advice or opinions on a subject

gives opinions publicly but not always as an acknowledged authority
arguer
vsopiner
2 3.9

A person who gives reasons to support their view to persuade others in a discussion

gives opinions publicly but focuses on debate and persuasion
opinionist
vsopiner
  • Formal
8.9

A professional who gives expert reports for legal or medical cases

gives opinions publicly but usually less formally or legally binding
pronouncer
vsopiner
7.3

A person who publicly gives firm opinions about style or policy

gives opinions publicly but with less official authority or finality
voicer
vsopiner
8.6

A person who says their opinion in public

gives opinions publicly but may have expert or formal role

How Prominent

pundit
  • Literature
131 6.7
columnist
  • Literature
356 3.8
opiner
9.0
observer
305 2.8
commenter
  • Texting
126 2.8

Surface Forms

opiner singular
opiners plural

Morphology

opiner = opine (transparent) = opine + er

A straightforward agentive formation: the verb 'opine' + the productive English suffix '-er' meaning 'one who does X'.

Etymology

Opiner comes from the English words opine and opinion, which come from an old Latin word meaning 'to think'. So an opiner is simply someone who 'gives an opinion', a person who shares their thoughts or advice in public or as an expert.