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commentator
noun com·men·ta·tor \-ˌtā-tər\
: a person who discusses important people and events on television, in newspapers, etc.
: a person who provides a description on a radio or television program of an event (such as a sports contest) as it is happening
Full Definition of COMMENTATOR
: one who provides commentary: as
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First Known Use of COMMENTATOR
14th century
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COMMENTATOR Defined for Kids
commentator
noun com·men·ta·tor \ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər\
Definition of COMMENTATOR for Kids
: a person who describes or analyzes a news, sports, or entertainment event (as over radio or on television)
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