communicator

American  

[kuh-myoo-ni-key-ter] / kəˈmyu nɪˌkeɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who communicates, especially one skilled at conveying information, ideas, or policy to the public.

2. a person in the business of communications, as television or magazine publishing.

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Etymology

Origin of communicator

First recorded in 1655–65; from Late Latin commūnicātor; equivalent to communicate + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Since then, Nanos has been the leading law enforcement communicator on the investigation, including after reports emerged of ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for Guthrie’s return.

From Los Angeles Times

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

There are some wonderful communicators in this Scotland team but, in the politest sense, they're fed up communicating and are just desperate to start delivering.

From BBC

He teaches at Harvard and is a well-known public figure — a history communicator, scholar and storyteller and a minor TV star the world also knows as “Skip.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Because you know what? You were a poor communicator.”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• broadcaster
• disc jockey
• newscaster
• reporter