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

The Oklahoman is well liked in the Senate for a reason—he’s collegial, and a communicator—and he used his hearing to reassure Democrats he’d bring very different leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brett Bruen, president of the Global Situation Room, a crisis communications agency, and a former diplomat with the Obama administration, acknowledged the defence secretary is a skilled communicator.

From BBC

While White House communicators cannot police his curbside impromptu comments, they can do a far better job of informing the public on all manner of issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ll radio for help,” said the first guard, reaching for his communicator.

From Literature

Party leaders view her as a communicator capable of reaching beyond the Democratic base at a time when cost‑of‑living pressures dominate public debate.

From Barron's

Related Words

• broadcaster
• disc jockey
• newscaster
• reporter