# rapporteur

/ɹˌæpɔːtˈɜː/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rapporteur
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a person who is chosen to write a report for a group or committee. They listen to what everyone says and then put the main points into a written document.

For teachers: a person appointed to prepare a report for a committee or assembly. Often used in legal, political, or academic contexts to describe the individual responsible for synthesizing discussions into a formal document.

## Examples

- The committee appointed a rapporteur to write the final report.
- After the three-day hearing, the rapporteur presented a detailed summary of the evidence to the board of directors.
- The rapporteur must maintain strict neutrality, ensuring that the final document accurately reflects the diverse opinions expressed during the deliberations without introducing any personal bias.

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