changemaker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that changes bills or coins for ones of smaller denominations.
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a device for supplying coins of specific denominations when a key is moved.
Etymology
Origin of changemaker
Example Sentences
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One source who has known Prince William for decades told me: "William might be the changemaker the country needs but he won't want it forced on him in this way."
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
“We will remember her as a trailblazer, a changemaker, and a champion for Indigenous communities.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023
“No matter the office, Sheila won whatever victory she could for the forgotten families of our state. And as a changemaker, she was always ahead of the curve,” said Murphy, a Democrat.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023
It is too early to tell if Patton is a changemaker or a squeaky wheel, but he has successfully broadcast contractors' fear that they and FedEx will be harmed by a flurry of ISP failures.
From Reuters • Aug. 26, 2022
She gathered strength from her view of herself as a pioneer and changemaker, and returned to her beloved Kentucky to run for office.
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2021
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