expositor
Translation
expositor, explainer, commentator
Examples
He is a leading expositor of the new theory.
He is a leading expositor of the new theory.
Grammar Patterns
an expositor of ((sth.)) someone who explains (sth.) He is a leading expositor of the new theory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explainer, interpreter, commentator, exponent
Etymology
From Latin 'expositor', from 'exponere' meaning 'to set forth, explain'. It breaks down into 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
An expositor is someone who 'exposes' the meaning of something, placing it 'out' in the open for everyone to understand.