Definition

A person who discusses or debates a topic that is uncertain or open to argument.

Example

The mooter presented several compelling arguments during the debate.

Conversation

Did you hear about the latest debate at school?

Yeah, I heard it got pretty heated with a lot of mooters arguing their points.

I wonder who the main mooter was in that discussion.

I think it was Sarah; she always has strong opinions on those topics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'mooter' originates from the verb 'moot' (from Old English 'motian', meaning to discuss or debate) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'mooter' is therefore a person who brings up a topic for discussion or debate.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'discusses' ('moot') a topic — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the mooting.

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