Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interactant

noun
/ˌɪntərˈæktənt/
Definition
An interactant is a participant in a process of interaction, particularly in a linguistic or social context.
Examples
  • In a classroom, both teachers and students are interactants in the learning process.
  • The study analyzed how the two interactants influenced each other’s opinions during the discussion.
Meaning
In linguistic terms, interactants are the individuals or entities that engage in communication or interaction with each other.
Synonyms
  • participant
  • communicator
  • engager