commentator
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: commentators
Sense 1
A person who makes a commentary, particularly — A person who compiles explanations and critical notes on a text.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A person who makes a commentary, particularly — A person who compiles explanations of the law, particularly (historical) comparatively innovative European jurists in the 14th century, as opposed to earlier glossators.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “commentator” mean?
A person who makes a commentary, particularly — A person who compiles explanations and critical notes on a text.
Is “commentator” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.