Definition

A person who speaks alone on stage, often delivering a long speech or story without interruption.

Example

The monologist captivated the audience with her powerful performance.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a live performance by a monologist?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

I went to one last week, and the monologist was hilarious.

That sounds fun! I would love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monologist → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning single or one) and "logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning speech or discourse). The word refers to a person who speaks alone or delivers a speech by themselves.

Memory Tip

Think of someone speaking 'alone' ('mono-') in a 'speech' ('logia') — that's what a monologist does.

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