explainer

plural explainers

1. agentAgent 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.

   2006, Owen Hargie, The Handbook of Communication Skills, page 200

   Synonyms: explanator

2. journalismA guide that explains a topic.

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

   2 more examples

   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.

   2021 December 13, Alexandra Topping, “Skewering No 10 over Christmas parties has made Ros Atkins a BBC star”, in The Guardian, retrieved 14 Sep 2022

   Quick explainers and infographics giving context to what was happening in Palestine were being shared all over Instagram and TikTok.

   2022, Ahed Tamimi, Dena Takruri, They Called Me a Lioness […] , One World, →ISBN, page 256