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narrator

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Noun — A person who tells a story, or whose voice or perspective is used to tell it.

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Etymology

From "narrate" plus the agent suffix "-or", mirroring the Latin narrator.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “narrator” mean?

The word “narrator” means a person who tells a story, or whose voice or perspective is used to tell it. In plain terms, the person telling the story, whether in a book, film, or documentary.

How do you pronounce “narrator”?

“Narrator” is pronounced nuh-RAY-tuh (/ˈnæˌɹeɪ.təɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “narrator” in a sentence?

Here is “narrator” used in a sentence: “The narrator of the novel is a child who doesn't fully understand what she's witnessing.”

What part of speech is “narrator”?

“Narrator” is a noun.

Where does the word “narrator” come from?

The word “narrator” comes from Latin. From "narrate" plus the agent suffix "-or", mirroring the Latin narrator.

Is “narrator” a common word?

“Narrator” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

What is the difference between a narrator and an author?

A narrator is the person, character, or voice used to tell a story, while an author is the actual writer who creates the work. The narrator can be a fictional character within a story, whereas the author exists outside it.

What is the difference between a narrator and a protagonist?

A narrator is whoever tells the story or provides its perspective, while a protagonist is the main character the story is about. A narrator can be the protagonist, a secondary character, or an entirely separate voice, such as in third-person narration.

Is a narrator always a person?

A narrator is typically described as a person who tells a story, but the term is also used more broadly for any voice or perspective used to tell it, including a disembodied or unnamed narrative voice in film or literature.

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