explainee

English

Etymology

explain +‎ -ee

Noun

explainee (plural explainees)

1. Someone who receives an explanation.
   • 2006, Owen Hargie, The Handbook of Communication Skills, page 200:

     To be a skilled explainer, one has also to take account of the explainees, and their social and cultural backgrounds, motivations, linguistic ability, and previous knowledge – and plan accordingly before embarking upon the explanation.