n.
Pronunciation: ' sp ē -k ə r
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : one that speaks especially : one who uses a language <native speaker s of French> b : one who makes a public speech c : one who acts as a spokesperson
2 : the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly < Speaker of the House of Representatives>
3 : LOUDSPEAKER
– speak · er · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun