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back·ground·er

 (băk′groun′dər)
n.
An informal news briefing for reporters by an official often speaking off the record.
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backgrounder

(ˈbækˌɡraʊndə)
n
1. any document containing background information about something
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a press conference or interview in which a government official, directly or indirectly, gives background information on a policy or issue
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back•ground•er

(ˈbækˌgraʊn dər)

n.
a briefing by an official who has been promised anonymity in reports of the briefing.
[1955–60]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.backgrounder - a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policybackgrounder - 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"
news conference, press conference - a conference at which press and tv reporters ask questions of a politician or other celebrity
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