noun
communicator
kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-tuh
Communicator (noun) means a person who conveys information or ideas, especially well. Example: “She is a gifted communicator who can explain complex topics simply.”
noun
1
A person who conveys information or ideas, especially well.
"She is a gifted communicator who can explain complex topics simply."
2
A portable device used to send and receive messages.
"The astronaut used a communicator to report back to mission control."
"‘Observation Officer of the Z12Q, attention!’ snapped from the tight-beam headquarters communicator. ‘Cut off those spy rays and report yourself under arrest for treason!’"
— Edward Elmer Smith, Skylark of Valeron (1934)
How to use communicator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that communicates — often used to praise a person's ability to explain things clearly.
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Etymology
From communicate + -or, echoing the Latin agent noun communicator ("sharer, partner").
Rhymes for communicator
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What does “communicator” mean?
The word “communicator” means a person who conveys information or ideas, especially well. In plain terms, someone (or something) that communicates — often used to praise a person's ability to explain things clearly.
How do you pronounce “communicator”?
“Communicator” is pronounced kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-tuh (/kəˈmjunɪkeɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “communicator” in a sentence?
Here is “communicator” used in a sentence: “She is a gifted communicator who can explain complex topics simply.”
What part of speech is “communicator”?
“Communicator” is a noun.
Where does the word “communicator” come from?
The word “communicator” comes from Latin. From communicate + -or, echoing the Latin agent noun communicator ("sharer, partner").
How many meanings does “communicator” have?
“Communicator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who conveys information or ideas, especially well.
