backgrounder — [bak′ground΄ər] n. 1. a briefing, as by a government official, specif. of newspersons who agree not to name that official in their reports 2. a printed handout containing background information … English World dictionary
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backgrounder — noun a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policy the secretary gave us a backgrounder on public health issues • Derivationally related forms: ↑background • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
backgrounder — noun Date: 1960 an off the record briefing for reporters … New Collegiate Dictionary
backgrounder — /bak grown deuhr/, n. 1. a briefing for the press in which an official, often from government or business, gives background information to clarify particular policies, actions, or newsworthy issues, with the understanding that the official will… … Universalium
backgrounder — noun an official briefing or document giving background information … Wiktionary
backgrounder — back|ground|er [ bæk,graundər ] noun count AMERICAN an informal meeting in which a government official gives reporters extra information about a political situation … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
backgrounder — n. informal press conference in which an official spokesperson (from government or business) provides journalists with background information; report or briefing for providing background information … English contemporary dictionary
backgrounder — noun N. Amer. an official briefing or handout giving background information … English new terms dictionary
backgrounder — back·ground·er … English syllables