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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Employees with strong critical thinking skills also tend to be good problem solvers and communicators. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Monken is a loud, to-the-point communicator and a fiery competitor. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025 Three out of four communicators use generative AI at work, according to a new report shared exclusively with Axios. Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Environmental journalist Ciara Kavanagh shared how she has been inspired by genuine intersectoral discussions among technical experts, policymakers, communicators, and leaders. Sukanya S. Meher, IEEE Spectrum, 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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