1. a person or entity that participates in an interaction or communication
Usage: technical; linguistics

Examples

• The researcher studied how each interactant responded to different conversational cues.
• In the dialogue, both interactants maintained eye contact throughout the discussion.
• The therapist observed the nonverbal behavior of each interactant during the session.
• Social media platforms connect millions of interactants from around the world.
• The study analyzed how interactants adapt their speech patterns to match their conversation partners.