nonspeaker

/ˈnɑnzpiːkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who does not speak or communicate effectively, often due to a disability or difficulty with language.

“The teacher was patient with the nonspeaker student, providing her with visual aids to help her understand the lesson.”

Synonyms

  • nonverbal
  • speech-impaired

Antonyms

  • communicator
  • speaker