Explainer: meaning, definitions and examples

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explainer

 

[ ɪkˈspleɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Media

A person who explains something, especially in a clear and understandable way, often through videos or articles.

Synonyms

clarifier, elucidator, interpreter

Examples of usage

  • The YouTuber is known for being a great explainer of complex topics.
  • The article was written by a talented explainer who made the information easy to understand.
Context #2 | Noun

Technology

A short video or animation that explains how something works or how to do something.

Synonyms

demonstration, guide, tutorial

Examples of usage

  • I watched an explainer on how to use the new software.
  • The company created an explainer video to introduce their new product.

Translations

Translations of the word "explainer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicador

🇮🇳 समझाने वाला

🇩🇪 Erklärer

🇮🇩 penjelas

🇺🇦 пояснювач

🇵🇱 wyjaśniacz

🇯🇵 説明者 (せつめいしゃ)

🇫🇷 explicateur

🇪🇸 explicador

🇹🇷 açıklayıcı

🇰🇷 설명자

🇸🇦 مفسر

🇨🇿 vysvětlovač

🇸🇰 vysvetľovač

🇨🇳 解释者 (jiěshì zhě)

🇸🇮 pojasnjevalec

🇮🇸 skýringarmaður

🇰🇿 түсіндіруші

🇬🇪 ამხსნელი

🇦🇿 izah edən

🇲🇽 explicador

Etymology

The word 'explainer' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'explain'. It has evolved in usage over time, especially with the rise of online media and technology. Today, it is commonly used in the context of media and technology to refer to someone who provides clear explanations or to a type of instructional video or animation.

See also: explainable, explained, explanations, explanative, explanatory, inexplicable, inexplicably, unexplainable, unexplainableness, unexplainably, unexplained.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,481, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.