Definitions for: Commentator

[n] a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day
[n] an expert who observes and comments on something

Webster (1913) Definition: Com"men*ta`tor, n. [L. commentator: cf. F.
commentateur.]
One who writes a commentary or comments; an expositor; an
annotator.

The commentator's professed object is to explain, to
enforce, to illustrate doctrines claimed as true.
--Whewell.

Synonyms: observer, reviewer

See Also: annotator, author, expert, writer