inclinator
- noun
- /ɪnˈklaɪneɪtər/
- Archaic
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defensor
- As an inclinator to compromise, she often helped resolve disputes in the group.
Examples
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He was known as an inclinator toward peaceful protest rather than violent action.
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The historian described the king as an inclinator to reform rather than tradition.
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He was known as an inclinator of progressive ideas.
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Many considered her an inclinator towards traditional values.
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As an inclinator of innovative ideas, he inspired many young leaders in the community.
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Her role as an inclinator toward environmental conservation made her a pivotal figure in the organization.
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The teacher was viewed as an inclinator to inclusive practices in the classroom.
Synonyms
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4.1
A person who supports a cause or policy in public
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5.2
A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause
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6.6
A person who supports a party, leader, or idea and helps promote it
A person who publicly supports someone or something
A person who supports and promotes an idea or cause
A person who supports and speaks for a cause
How Supportive
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Morphology
Etymology
Inclinator comes from incline ('to lean' or 'be willing') and the ending -ator ('one that does'), so it once meant 'a person who leans toward something'. This rare or old-fashioned sense comes from the idea of 'leaning' toward a choice, which is why an inclinator can mean someone who favors a particular view.