interviewee

[in-ter-vyoo-ee, in-ter-vyoo-ee]

noun

1. a person who is interviewed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interviewee¹

First recorded in 1880–85; interview + -ee

Example Sentences

As one of Mr. Bacon’s interviewees puts it: “At the very end of McSorley’s career, he gets the worst storm he’s ever seen.”

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A common refrain among the interviewees — including Noam’s wife, Gali, who accompanied him for part of that day — is shock at the delayed response of their country’s vaunted security forces.

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Many of the interviewees say that there is still the option of being connected to mobile data - but that this is far too expensive for most, and that connectivity is patchy.

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I was able to talk to the interviewees who weren't in Gaza, either face to face or via video.

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They were also asked to secretly tape the interviewees who said they supported the pro-Russian opposition.

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