Monologuist
(noun)
- A performer who delivers a monologue, a long speech by one person in a play or film.
- A person who speaks at length about a particular subject or personal experience.
Origin:
From the word "mono-" meaning one and "logos" meaning speech or discourse.
Examples:
- He was a monologuist who performed his stand-up comedy routine on stage.
- She was a monologuist in the school play, delivering a powerful soliloquy.
- The monologuist captivated the audience with her personal story.
- He was known for his monologues in his one-man shows.
- The monologuist had a unique style of storytelling that kept the audience engaged.