narrator
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the person who tells the story in a book or film.
the person or character who recounts the events of a narrative.
Simple“The narrator of the novel is a young boy living in London.”
In context“The author chose a first-person narrator to provide an intimate, though perhaps unreliable, perspective on the unfolding family drama.”
Synonymsstorytellerraconteur - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the person you hear speaking in a documentary or advertisement who is not seen on screen.
the off-screen voice providing commentary or information in a film, television programme, or documentary.
Simple“The narrator in the nature documentary explained how the birds build their nests.”
In context“The documentary's narrator maintained a neutral tone, allowing the stark visual evidence of climate change to speak for itself.”
UsageOften used in the context of non-fiction media.
Synonymsvoice overcommentator