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Synonyms & Similar Words
participants
guests
visitors
spectators
observers
onlookers
viewers
listeners
audience
crowd
throng
assembly
congregation
meeting
conference
seminar
workshop
attendees
participants
delegates
invitees
visitors
spectators
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assemblage
company
party
people
patrons
habitués
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Meaning of Attendees
The primary meaning of the word "Attendees" refers to people who are present at a meeting, conference, or other event.
Definitions
- A person who is present at a meeting, conference, or other event.
- * People who are present at a meeting, conference, or other event.
Etymology of Attendees
The word "Attendees" originates from the verb "attend", which comes from the Old French "atendre", meaning "to stretch towards" or "to direct one's mind to".
The suffix "-ee" is added to form a noun, indicating a person who receives or is affected by an action.
The word "Attendees" has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to people who attended a meeting or event, and has since expanded to include a broader range of contexts.
Example Uses
- The conference had over 500 attendees from all over the world.
- * The attendees were asked to register in advance to secure their spot.
- * The meeting was well-attended, with many attendees participating in the discussion.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
nonattendees
absentees
no-shows
truants
stayaways
dodgers
evaders
avoiders
abstainers
refusers
rejecters
decliners
deserters
abandoners
quitters
leavers
departers
withdrawers
seceders
defectors
deserters
absconders
fugitives