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

Bukele, a savvy communicator, tirelessly promotes his country as the new bucket list destination on social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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 • Feb. 3, 2026

Morgan described him as "an outstanding politician, warm and enthusiastic and a great communicator - especially on behalf of his constituents".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Guest: Dr. Lauren Hughes, board-certified pediatrician, science communicator, and author of “The Public Hughesletter.”

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Jackson’s barking into a field communicator, trying unsuccessfully to alert the camp to send medics, but I know it’s too late.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Related Words

• broadcaster
• disc jockey
• newscaster
• reporter