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responder

[ri-spon-der]

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noun

a person or thing that responds.

Electronics. the part of a transponder that transmits the reply.

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Origin of responder

First recorded in 1875–80; respond + -er¹

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for responder

One responder accused me of not even knowing what racism is.
What We Need Are Anti-Racists|Gene Robinson|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Social media have created a platform for every single American to become a “virtual first responder,” in word, donation, or deed.
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A first responder pushed a wheelchair-bound woman to safety and then returned to the carnage.
Boston Marathon Explosions: The Heroes Who Responded to the Blasts|Nina Strochlic|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I am told that the first responder who found her looked into her eyes and told her ‘your parents love you.’
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“First of all, you are not going to die,” counseled the first responder, Calimhero.
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Word Origin and History for responder

responder

n.

1845 of devices, 1871 of persons, agent noun from respond (v.).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper