Consultee

/ˌkɒnsʌlˈtiː/ noun

Definition

A person who is consulted or asked for advice; someone who provides consultation.

Etymology

From consult plus the suffix -ee (borrowed from French) meaning 'one who receives the action.' Parallel formation to consultant, but less commonly used.

Kelly Says

In education policy, 'consultee' describes students and parents whose voices are theoretically sought—but linguistically the term is clunky, suggesting why true participation often feels forced rather than natural.

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