expounder
/iks'paundə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who explains: An expounder is someone who provides detailed explanations, interpretations, or commentaries on a subject, text, or doctrine, often to make it clear and understandable to others.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The professor was a renowned expounder of classical philosophy.
- She served as the primary expounder of the company's new policies to the staff.
Advanced Usage
"An expounder of the law": A person who interprets and explains legal principles or statutes.
- The judge was respected as a fair expounder of the law.
"Acting as an expounder": Taking on the role of explaining something complex.
- In the meeting, he acted as the chief expounder of the technical report.
Variants and Related Words
Expound (verb): To explain or present a theory, idea, or point of view in detail.
- The author will expound on his theories in the next chapter.
Exposition (noun): A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
- The textbook provides a clear exposition of economic principles.
Synonyms
- Explainer: A person who makes something clear or easy to understand.
- Interpreter: A person who explains the meaning of something.
- Commentator: A person who discusses or explains events, texts, or topics, often in media or analysis.
Related Phrases
- To expound upon/on: To explain or discuss a topic in great detail. (This is the verbal form from which "expounder" is derived).
- The speaker will expound upon the historical context for the next hour.
Noun
- a person who explains