noun

expositor

expositor, expounder, interpreter, commentator

He is a renowned expositor of scripture.

He is a renowned expositor of scripture.

((an expositor)) ((of sth.)) a person who explains (sth.) He is a renowned expositor of scripture.

Synonyms: interpreter, commentator, analyst, explainer

From Latin 'exponere' (to set forth, explain), from 'ex-' (out) + 'ponere' (to place). An expositor 'places out' or explains ideas.

Think of an 'expositor' as someone who 'exposes' the true meaning of a text.

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