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I think @Rowland has hit the nail on the head: a commenter makes a comment, while a commentator makes multiple comments. Or to put it another way, a commenter write comments, and a commentator writes commentary. The difference isn't the number of remarks, but the number of subjects covered. –
Does that mean that “commentator” is just a formal variant of “commenter”? Sadly, it does not. A commentator is a person who provides commentary on a particular topic because it is their job or because they have some expertise in the field.
A commentator is more than a commenter. Traditionally, a commentator is someone who reports the affairs of the day - a pundit. A "commenter" would be a person making an observation, e.g., "Oh look, it's raining." The word "commentator" may offer a sense of being a portmanteau of "comment" with "orator" or "pontificator."
Oct 25, 2023 · A "commentator" is a professional who provides expert commentary, often in media, while a "commenter" is anyone who comments on a topic, usually online.
A commentator is one who gives on-the-scene reports of news events (whether recorded video or live tv). A person who writes comments (here, I believe we're talking about periodicals) is usually referred to as a 'columnist'.
Oct 12, 2023 · A "Commentator" is one who provides detailed explanations or professional commentary, often in media; a "Commenter" is a person who makes a brief remark or observation, often online.
