changemaker

[ cheynj-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person or thing that changes bills or coins for ones of smaller denominations.
2. a device for supplying coins of specific denominations when a key is moved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of changemaker¹

change + maker

Example Sentences

A side-hustle for Tingle until graduating in the top 5% of his class from Harvard Business School in 2019, Tingle’s aspirations were never about making money, but rather about being a changemaker for good on Wall Street.

From Ozy

Community, changemakers, collaboration and inclusivity surfaced as thematic highlights across this year’s winners.

From Digiday

Community, changemakers, collaboration and inclusivity emerged as thematic highlights in this year’s Digiday Media Awards shortlist.

From Digiday

Adults can provide examples of young changemakers, such as Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, or the teens who started the March for Our Lives movement.

From Washington Post

Each of us, not only the business and political leaders, have a role to play as changemakers.

From Fortune