# interviewee

/ˌɪntɝvjuˈi/ (US) · /ˈɪntəvjˌuːiː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/interviewee
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

the person who is being asked questions during an interview. This is the person who is giving information or being tested for a job.

For teachers: the person who is being questioned in an interview, such as a job candidate or a subject for a news report.

## Examples

- The interviewee answered every question with confidence.
- After the interviewee left the room, the hiring manager discussed the candidate's performance with the rest of the team.
- The journalist spent several hours speaking with the interviewee to ensure that the documentary accurately reflected the subject's perspective on the historical event.

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