interviewee

American

[in-ter-vyoo-ee, in-ter-vyoo-ee] / ˈɪn tər vyuˌi, ˌɪn tər vyuˈi /

noun

a person who is interviewed.

Etymology

Origin of interviewee

First recorded in 1880–85; interview + -ee

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"The money comes in on a pretty serious scale, and with quite a large entourage," says one interviewee, a serving police officer whose face and voice is disguised, in the documentary.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Odds swung whenever a new Bessent interviewee was revealed and whenever the president made an offhand comment on any potential nominee.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

During the protest, Lemon said that he was not associated with the demonstrators, but was present as a member of the press after he followed an interviewee into the church.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

The interviewee appeared to reflect on an earlier session with investigators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“The first interviewee is... eager to tell her story.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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