disseminator

American  

[dih-sem-uh-ney-ter] / dɪˈsɛm əˌneɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that scatters or spreads something widely, often one that spreads information or ideas.

   Students can help each other learn instead of relying on their teachers as the sole disseminators of knowledge.

   Cattle trade movements can act as efficient disseminators of viruses to areas several hundred kilometers away.

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Etymology

Origin of disseminator

First recorded in 1610–20; disseminat(e) ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, a memorandum filed Thursday by an attorney representing Baldwin said authorities are investigating three people suspected as “disseminators” of information tied to the case.

From Seattle Times

If anything, the board, which is not known as an especially activist regulator, has been too lax in taking action against disseminators of misinformation, not too aggressive.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times seems to default to the term “misinformation,” which happens when the disseminator actually believes what they tell others.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, scientists say they have identified another critical disseminator of the compounds: sea spray.

From Science Magazine

Each entry lists the actions or words of the alleged disseminators of hate speech that has brought them to the attention of the researchers, backed up in some cases with videos of their sermons.

From BBC