repliers
|rɪ-plaɪ-ər|
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/rɪˈplaɪər/
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/rɪˈplaɪə/
(replier)
give back a response
Etymology
'replier' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'replicare', where 're-' meant 'back/again' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold'.
'replier' changed from Old French word 'repliquer' and Middle English 'replyen' and eventually became the modern English word 'replier' (formed from 'reply' + '-er').
Initially, it meant 'to fold back' (in the sense of 'replicate' or 'fold') but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to respond' or 'answer'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who replies or responds to a question, message, or statement.
Repliers to the email thread provided helpful clarifications.
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Noun 2
people who answer surveys, polls, or questionnaires (i.e., respondents to a survey).
Repliers to the survey were largely in favor of the proposed changes.
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Last updated: 2025/09/29 21:03