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

Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Jaishawn Barham is indeed special After missing the preseason opener with a groin injury, rookie third-round pick Jaishawn Barham was able to suit up on Saturday night, as he was given the green dot as the lead communicator on defense. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Even the most adept communicators can struggle with the monumental task of messaging such a thorny, systemic and ever-changing issue. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Marnik’s views are widely shared among public health communicators. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 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