communicator

noun

com·​mu·​ni·​cat·​or kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce communicator (audio)
: one that communicates something
Nor was Stroheim alone during the twenties in exploring the possibilities of the camera as communicator rather than manipulator.James Monaco
especially : a person who conveys information or knowledge to others
A true leader needs to be a good communicator.
Bluetooth is named for a 10th-century Danish king, Harald Bluetooth, a great communicator who united warring factions. Jessie Milligan
She tells me I'm a poor communicator, that I give out ambivalent signals. Blake Morrison
A patient representative is a listener, a communicator, and a catalyst for change from within the system. Barbara M. Swanson

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In order for the school district to regain the trust of the community, a strong communicator needs to be elected. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 The boat was 57 miles southeast of Panama City, and the message was sent via a satellite communicator device, officials said. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 Andrew Bates, a veteran communicator for Joe Biden's White House and presidential campaign, is launching Wolfpack Strategies, a strategic communications firm based in Washington. Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 Melissa Cristina Márquez is a science communicator, author, wildlife educator, and marine scientist. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for communicator 

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of communicator was in 1550

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“Communicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicator. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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