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titler

titler

9.9
A person who gives someone a formal rank or honor
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪtlər/
  • Formal
translation icon : titulador
  • As titler, she had the authority to grant knighthood to distinguished citizens.

Examples

  • The titler awarded the prestigious honor at the ceremony.

  • The titler announced the new title in front of the gathered audience.

  • The king served as the official titler during the annual honors ceremony.

  • She is a well-known titler in the academic community.

  • During the ceremony, the titler presented the award to the most deserving candidates.

  • As the official titler, he is responsible for honoring citizens with their new titles.

  • The titler explained the significance of the title to the recipients before the presentation.

Synonyms

conferrer
vstitler
7.9

A person who gives someone an honor, right, or property

focuses on formal ranks or titles rather than other gift types
awarder
vstitler
3.5

A person or group that gives a prize to someone

bestows formal titles or ranks rather than prizes or trophies

Surface Forms

titler singular
titlers plural

Morphology

titler = title (transparent) = title + er

The meaning 'one who confers a title' follows directly from the verb 'to title' plus the agentive '-er'.

Etymology

Titler comes from title 'name, rank, or honor' and the ending -er 'one who does'. So a titler is someone who gives or grants a formal title or rank.