Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colloquialist
noun
/kəˈloʊkwēəlist/
Definition
A person who uses colloquial language, or informal speech, often influenced by the region or community in which they live.
Examples
- The colloquialist often finds it easier to connect with others through familiar phrases and expressions.
- Being a colloquialist, he preferred chatting with friends using slang and local idioms.
Meaning
Typically refers to someone proficient in speaking in everyday language, as opposed to formal or literary language.
Synonyms
- Informalist
- Everyday speaker
- Conversationalist
