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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Melissa Cristina Márquez is a science communicator, author, wildlife educator, and marine scientist. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Monken is a loud, to-the-point communicator and a fiery competitor. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 It is envisaged that a new chief executive will eventually be a primary communicator with the fans on behalf of the ownership and help make key sporting decisions. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Aside from allowing anyone to view content shared on the platform, another way Twitter previously helped emergency communicators was by giving them free access to its API, which Musk later revoked. Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 3 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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