interpellate

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtəːpɪleɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1(in a parliament) interrupt the order of the day by demanding an explanation from (the minister concerned).
  • 2 Philosophy (of an ideology or discourse) bring into being or give identity to (an individual or category).

Derivatives

interpellation

Pronunciation: /-ˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

interpellator

noun

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'interrupt'): from Latin interpellat- 'interrupted (by speech)', from the verb interpellare, from inter- 'between' + pellere 'to drive'. interpellate (sense 1) dates from the late 19th century; interpellate (sense 2) is from the works of Althusser