word
French
special rapporteur
SPESH-ul rap-or-TUR
ˈspɛʃəl ˌræpɔːˈtɜːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
specialrapporteur
Dictionary meaning
Independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to report on specific human rights themes or country situations
History and origin
French: rapporteur = one who reports
Examples
- The Special Rapporteur on Torture visited the detention facility and issued a report.
- Special rapporteurs serve in an unpaid, independent capacity.
Pronunciation tips
The 't' in 'rapporteur' is silent; the word ends in a soft French 'r' — in English say 'rapp-or-TUR'
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