commenters
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/kəˈmɛntərz/
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/kəˈmɛntəz/
(commenter)
one who makes remarks
Etymology
'commenter' originates from English, formed by adding the agentive suffix '-er' to the verb 'comment' (from Late Latin 'commentum'), where 'commentum' referred to a 'contrivance' or 'thing considered'.
'comment' came into English via Old French/Anglo-Norman from Late Latin 'commentum' (from the verb 'commentari'), and English formed 'commenter' by attaching the native agentive suffix '-er' to mean 'one who comments'.
Initially related to 'a contrivance' or 'something considered' in Late Latin, the sense shifted in English to 'a remark or observation', and 'commenter' came to mean 'one who makes remarks'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who make remarks or express opinions about something, especially in public forums or online (e.g., under news articles, posts).
Many commenters expressed concern about the policy change on social media.
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Noun 2
people who provide commentary or short observations (not necessarily professional commentators), often reacting to events or content.
On the livestream, commenters debated the referee's decision.
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Last updated: 2025/09/22 18:55