communicator

noun

com·​mu·​ni·​cat·​or kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tər 

: 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

Examples of communicator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect Brittin, a skilled manager and consummate communicator well-versed in dealing with politicians, to fare better. —Ian King, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026

Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason. —Mike Kaye march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026

With just three off-ball linebackers on the roster, and none with green-dot experience as the lead communicator and signal-caller, the need for a player in the middle of the defense hasn’t been this dire in a long time for the franchise. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

Prescott is one of the leaders on the Cowboys and considered a great communicator. —Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for communicator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• conciliator
• cooperator
• coordinator