communicator

CEFRB2

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person or device that shares information.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A usually portable communications device.

Examples

  • My colleague Carlos is a clear communicator who avoids misunderstandings.

  • Tom is a good communicator.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [kəˈmjunɪkeɪɾɚ]
  • /kəˈmjunɪkeɪtɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any of several electronic devices that allow people with various disabilities to communicate via displays or artificial speech.

  2. Someone who, or something that communicates.

More examples

In context

  • Ziri is a good communicator.

  • We'll let Nick give the presentation next week: he's a good communicator.

  • Captain, if the Iotians, who are very bright an imitative people, should take that communicator apart...

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From communicate + -or, after Latin commūnicātor (“partner, sharer, participant”); compare Middle French communicateur (“sharer, participant”).