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 Definitions of backgrounder  [ˈbækˌgraʊn dər]  

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Definition of 'backgrounder' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) backgrounder
a briefing by an official who has been promised anonymity in reports of the briefing.

Etymology:  (1955–60)

Definition of 'backgrounder' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) backgrounder
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"

'backgrounder' - Nearby Entries  

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