explainer

noun
/ɪkˈspleɪnə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From explain + -er.

  1. derived from explanō
  2. derived from explaner
  3. inherited from explanen
  4. suffixed as explainer — “explain + er

Definitions

  1. Agent noun of explain

    Agent noun of explain; one who explains.

    • To be a skilled explainer, one has also to take account of the explainees, and their social and cultural backgrounds, motivations, linguistic ability, and previous knowledge – and plan accordingly before embarking upon the explanation.
  2. A guide that explains a topic.

    • Confused by the Olympics? Here's a video explainer.
    • In a series of short explainers, the BBC News Channel’s Outside Source presenter has repeatedly skewered the Boris Johnson administration, while never coming within striking distance of seeming to have an opinion.
    • Quick explainers and infographics giving context to what was happening in Palestine were being shared all over Instagram and TikTok.

The neighborhood

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