Propagator
/ˈprɑːpəɡeɪtər/noun
A person or thing that spreads something.
She is the propagator of this latest rumor.
Often appears as...
- propagator of news
- propagator of disease
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes used negatively when someone spreads harmful or unwanted things.
He was labeled the propagator of false information.
Pro Tip 2/3Agent of Spread
Focuses on the role in actively spreading something, not just the act of spreading.
As a propagator of the movement, she organized many events.
Pro Tip 3/3Originator vs Messenger
A propagator is often the source, not just sharing others' messages.
The propagator of the theory was invited to speak at the conference.
Compare with
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