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Narrator - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A narrator is the person or voice that tells a story, providing details and guiding the audience through events, whether in literature, film, or other media.

narrator

/ˈnærˌeɪtər/ /nəˈreɪtə/

Definition:

A person who tells a story or provides commentary in a book, film, or play.

Synonyms:

storyteller, commentator, chronicler

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

listener, audience

Common Collocations:

unreliable narrator, first-person narrator, omniscient narrator

Derivatives:

narrate, narration, narrative

Usage Tips:

Use "narrator" to describe the voice guiding the audience through a story or event.

Common Phrases:

unreliable narrator, voice-over narrator, third-person narrator

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "narrator," meaning "one who tells or relates."

Examples:

  • 1. The narrator explained the events clearly.
  • 2. She preferred books with an omniscient narrator.
  • 3. The film’s narrator had a soothing voice.
  • 4. An unreliable narrator can mislead the audience.

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