English Explanatory Dictionary

backgrounder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A briefing or document typically provided prior to a meeting or other event that gives basic details on subjects that are likely to be mentioned.
  2. A person employed to draw backgrounds for a comic or cartoon.
  3. A cattle farmer or rancher who runs a backgrounding operation.

Word forms

backgrounder backgrounders

Etymology

From background + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).

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