communicator
Americannoun
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a person who communicates, especially one skilled at conveying information, ideas, or policy to the public.
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a person in the business of communications, as television or magazine publishing.
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of communicator
First recorded in 1655–65; from Late Latin commūnicātor; equivalent to communicate + -or 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"He is not a politician. Just look at him. He speaks Ukrainian poorly and is not a public communicator," analyst Anatolii Oktysiuk of the KI Research Group in Kyiv told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
He described Washington as a talented communicator, a community organizer and a caring man who gave his heart and soul for his community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
And more than anything, perhaps, it's because she was an expert communicator - controlled, on top of her arguments, comfortable in the debating chamber, or on a visit to a school or hospital.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Karen Bass performed as an effective communicator by maintaining a measured and forceful demeanor while defending her record without becoming defensive, successfully drawing on backing from powerful labor unions and the broader Democratic establishment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Flooffee’s horrified face appeared close up in the communicator screen.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, among the best technical communicators in the sport, has talked about this extensively this season.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Observe people who are excellent communicators and try to mirror their habits.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
There’s a healthy place for AI in business communications, Gaunt says: crisis communicators can use it as a “devil’s advocate” when evaluating approaches or stress-testing strategies.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
First, know that it is going to be really difficult for your parents to hear your complaints and not get defensive, unless they are really good communicators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
“Our radio communicators went dead almost immediately. Probably an electromagnetic pulse device. But I’ll get us back to camp. Give me the Holo.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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