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Word

broadcaster

Phoneticsbroad·cast·er, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɝ/

UK/bɹˈɔːdkɑːstɐ/

Definitions

01media organisation

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Media

n. a company or station that produces and sends out television or radio programmes.

n. an organisation or station responsible for the transmission of audio or video content via radio, television, or digital platforms.

“The national broadcaster announced a new series of nature documentaries starting next month.”

“The public service broadcaster faced significant budget cuts, forcing the cancellation of several long-running investigative journalism programmes.”

Usage

Often used with 'public' or 'commercial' to describe the funding model.

02media presenter

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Media

n. a person who presents or speaks on radio or television programmes.

n. an individual who presents or performs in radio or television broadcasts, particularly in news or documentary contexts.

“She is a famous broadcaster who has travelled all over the world for her shows.”

“As a veteran broadcaster, he possessed the rare ability to explain complex geopolitical shifts in a manner accessible to the general public.”

03agricultural machine

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a machine used on a farm to spread seeds or fertiliser over a wide area.

n. a mechanical device designed to scatter seeds, fertiliser, or other materials across a field.

“The farmer attached the broadcaster to the back of the tractor to plant the wheat.”

“The technician calibrated the centrifugal broadcaster to ensure an even distribution of fertiliser across the uneven terrain of the north pasture.”

Synonyms

spreaderseeder

04transmission equipment

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. the electronic equipment used to send out signals for radio, TV, or the internet.

n. the hardware or apparatus employed to transmit data, audio, or video signals over a network or through the atmosphere.

“Engineers are repairing the main broadcaster after it was damaged in the storm.”

“The network architecture relies on a high-capacity broadcaster to distribute data packets efficiently across the local area network.”

Synonyms

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “broadcaster” in context.

Verb

01. license a broadcaster

“The government has the power to license a broadcaster or revoke its permit.”

verb + noun

02. work as a broadcaster

“She decided to work as a broadcaster after finishing her journalism degree.”

verb + prep + noun

Adjective

03. commercial broadcaster

“Commercial broadcasters rely heavily on advertising revenue to fund their shows.”

adj + noun

04. public broadcaster

“The BBC is the most famous public broadcaster in the United Kingdom.”

adj + noun

05. veteran broadcaster

“The veteran broadcaster has hosted the evening news for over thirty years.”

adj + noun

Noun

06. broadcaster announced

“The broadcaster announced a new series of documentaries starting next month.”

noun + verb

07. radio broadcaster

“He started his career as a local radio broadcaster in a small town.”

noun + noun

Real-World Examples

“Wearing bathing costumes and many carrying children, the tourists were moved to nearby beaches, while about 200 were taken to a ship waiting at sea, officials and public broadcaster ERT said.”
The Local 14 Aug 2026
“Last November, following a failed attempt to have Israel suspended, five broadcasters announced they were boycotting the competition - including Eurovision powerhouses Spain and Ireland.”
BBC News 13 Aug 2026

Etymology

From broadcast (“to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

NOUN

broadcaster(B2)

Domains

ComputingMediaRadioTelevision

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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