promoter
UK: /prəˈməʊtə/ | US: /prəˈmoʊtər/
n. a person or organization that helps to publicize or finance an event, project, or product
n. (Biology) a region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene
n. (Chemistry) a substance that increases the activity of a catalyst
promoter = pro<forward> + mot<move> + er<agent noun suffix>
- pro (Latin origin, meaning "forward" or "in favor of")
- mot (from Latin movere, meaning "to move")
- er (agentive suffix indicating a person or thing that performs an action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "promoter" originates from Latin promovere ("to move forward"), combining pro- (forward) and movere (to move). Over time, it evolved into Old French promoteur and Middle English promotour, eventually settling into its modern spelling. The term initially referred to someone who advances a cause or project, later expanding into scientific contexts (e.g., genetics and chemistry) to denote initiating or accelerating processes.
The concert promoter secured a famous band for the festival.
A strong promoter region is essential for gene expression.
The chemical acts as a promoter to enhance the reaction rate.
She worked as a promoter for a new energy drink brand.
The startup hired a promoter to attract investors.