speaker
noun
a person who speaks.
speakership
-
a word derived from
speaker.
Example Sentences
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As a result, Johnson won the speakership on his first ballot after an extended pause in the proceedings.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2025
In January 2023, California Republican Kevin McCarthy went through 15 rounds of ballots before winning the speakership.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
In the same interview, Kinzinger elaborated on his rebuke of McCarthy, who left Congress shortly after being ousted from the speakership in October 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024
His speakership didn’t seem long for this world.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2024
He is a member of the House, and is nominated for the speakership by a convention, or caucus, of the representatives who are of his political party.
From Elements of Civil Government by Alexander L. Peterman
