He was a great debater in the best sense.
He was as great a debater as he was a lawyer or an advocate.
They became better debaters and better counsels for their members as regards disputes with employers.
I always take great care when replying to her because she is a skilled debater and knows her stuff.
He may be a talented debater and possibly a successful criminal advocate.
Those of us who have sat here for years with him know that he is not only a great debater but a great orator.
I know that he is a doughty debater but an eminently fair one.
If he would rave the goodness to read my speeches, instead of merely attacking them, he might be a more effective debater.