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explainer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ɪkˈspleɪnə(ɹ)/
  • /ɛkˈspleɪnə(ɹ)/
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  • rhymes with -eɪnə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

Agent noun of explain; one who explains.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: agent, form-of

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A guide that explains a topic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: journalism, media

Examples

  • Confused by the Olympics? Here's a video explainer.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From explain + -er.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: explicātor — one who explains
  • Latin: explicātrix — one who explains
  • Portuguese: explicador — one who explains
  • Portuguese: explicadora — one who explains