A person who is skilled at or enjoys having interesting conversations with others.
From 'conversation' (from Latin 'conversari' meaning 'to live with, keep company') plus the suffix '-ist' (one who practices or specializes in something). The term emerged in the 18th century to describe people known for their ability to engage in witty or meaningful dialogue.
The word 'conversationist' peaked in popularity during the Enlightenment when salon culture made brilliant conversation an art form and social skill—people would literally be famous just for being able to talk brilliantly!
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