Interviewer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪntɝvˌjuɝ

IN-ter-vyoo-er

UK

ˈɪntəvjˌuːɐ

IN-tuh-vyoo-uh

Definition

A person who asks questions to someone in a formal setting, such as for a job or a news story.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly for people conducting job interviews or journalistic interviews. The opposite is 'interviewee'. Formal and neutral. Common collocations: 'job interviewer', 'the interviewer asked...'. Not used for informal questioning between friends.

• Spanish: entrevistador - entrevistadora
• Portuguese (BR): entrevistador - entrevistadora
• Portuguese (PT): entrevistador - entrevistadora
• Chinese (Simplified): 面试官 - 采访者
• Chinese (Traditional): 面試官 - 採訪者
• Hindi: साक्षात्कारकर्ता
• Arabic: المُقابِل - المحاور
• Bengali: সাক্ষাতকার গ্রহণকারী - ইন্টারভিউয়ার
• Russian: интервьюер
• Japanese: インタビュアー
• Vietnamese: người phỏng vấn
• Korean: 면접관 - 인터뷰어
• Turkish: görüşmeci - mülakatçı
• Urdu: انٹرویو لینے والا
• Indonesian: pewawancara

Example Sentences

The interviewer asked about my work experience.

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I was nervous when the interviewer entered the room.

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The interviewer wrote notes during our conversation.

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The interviewer really put me at ease with her friendly attitude.

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After the interview, the interviewer thanked me for my time.

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You can usually tell if the interviewer likes your answers by their reactions.

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