Conversationalist: alternatives and connections

One of an ancient sect of philosophers, who cultivated learned conversation at meals.

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One who takes part in dialogue or conversation; a talker, interpreter, or questioner.

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One who speaks.

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One who talks; especially, one who is noted for his power of conversing readily or agreeably; a conversationist.

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One who utters.

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General course of conduct; behavior.

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General course of conduct; behavior.

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One who converses much, or who excels in conversation.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.