communicator

UK: kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə | US: kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtər

Definition
  1. n. a person who conveys information or ideas effectively

  2. n. a device or system for transmitting messages (e.g., radio communicator)

Structure
commun <common, shared>icate <make, cause>or <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

Derived from Latin communicare ("to share, impart"), combining communis ("common") + -icare (verb-forming suffix). The suffix -or (from Latin -ator) denotes a person or tool performing an action. The word evolved through Middle English (communicaten) to emphasize the role of sharing ideas, later specializing to describe skilled individuals or technological tools facilitating communication.

Examples
  1. As a skilled communicator, she resolved conflicts effortlessly.

  2. The pilot used the handheld communicator to contact the tower.

  3. Effective communicators adapt their message to the audience.

  4. The device functions as both a receiver and communicator.

  5. His reputation as a communicator made him the team’s spokesperson.