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dedicator

dedicator

7.6
A person who writes a short note at the start of a book or gives money for a monument
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtər/
translation icon : dedicador
  • The dedicator included a touching note at the beginning of the novel.

Examples

  • During the ceremony, the dedicator explained the inspiration behind the monument.

  • A plaque listed the name of the dedicator who funded the new library wing.

  • The dedicator was honored with a plaque!

  • Many dedicators attended the unveiling of the new statue.

  • At the book launch, the dedicator shared heartfelt stories about the journey behind writing it.

  • The dedicator of the memorial spoke about the significance of honoring those who served.

  • A prominent author became the dedicator of the new literary prize, inspiring many young writers.

Synonyms

dedicant
vsdedicator
  • Formal
9.1

A person who officially opens something like a building or statue at a ceremony

carries out that formal act without a public ceremony

Surface Forms

dedicator singular
dedicators plural

Morphology

dedicator = dedicate (transparent) = dedicate + or

Regular agent-noun formation from the verb 'dedicate' with the productive suffix '-or', so the meaning 'person who dedicates' is directly derived.

Etymology

Dedicator comes from the Latin dedicare, which means 'to set apart' or 'to offer', and is the same root as the English word dedicate. So a dedicator is someone who formally offers or names a book, monument, or work of art for a special purpose.