noun
- an informational briefing or document providing context and background information on a topic
Usage: journalism; government
Examples
- The press secretary provided a backgrounder on the new policy before the announcement.
- Reporters received a detailed backgrounder about the trade negotiations.
- The government issued a backgrounder explaining the budget changes.
- She prepared a backgrounder for the CEO before the board meeting.
- The backgrounder helped journalists understand the complex issue.
- Officials held a backgrounder to clarify the new regulations.