Definition

A person who refers to something in a brief or casual way during a conversation or discussion.

Example

During the meeting, the mentioner brought up an important point that everyone should consider.

Conversation

I heard you were at the meeting yesterday.

Yeah, I was surprised by the mentioner of the new project.

What did they say about it?

They just briefly touched on it, but it sounded really interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mentioner → It is formed from "mention" (from Latin "mentio", meaning a calling to mind or reference) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "mentioner" refers to a person who makes a reference to something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a 'reference' ('mention') to something — the '-er' just means a person. A mentioner is someone who brings something to mind.

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