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Word

communicator

Phoneticscom·mu·ni·ca·tor, stress on the second syllable

US/kəmˈjunəˌkeɪtɝ/

UK/kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪtɐ/

Definitions

01a person who shares ideas

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who is good at explaining ideas or sharing their feelings with others.

n. a person who conveys information, thoughts, or feelings to others, often evaluated by their effectiveness or clarity.

“She is an excellent communicator who always makes her team feel heard.”

“The CEO was widely regarded as a gifted communicator, capable of distilling complex financial strategies into narratives that resonated with every employee.”

02assistive technology

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a special electronic device that helps people with disabilities speak or write.

n. an electronic device designed to facilitate communication for individuals with speech or language impairments, often using synthesized speech.

“The student used a touch-screen communicator to participate in the class discussion.”

“Advancements in eye-tracking technology have allowed patients with severe motor neuron disease to operate their communicators with remarkable speed and precision.”

Synonyms

speech-generating deviceaid

03portable device

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a small, portable machine used for sending and receiving messages.

n. a portable electronic device used for telecommunication or data exchange.

“The security guards each carried a small communicator to stay in touch.”

“The early personal digital assistants were marketed as all-in-one communicators, though their networking capabilities were primitive by modern standards.”

Real-World Examples

“They hope to work with government partners, election officials and other trusted public communicators who can use the framework themselves to increase public trust in democracy as they see rumors beginning to emerge.”
Phys.org 27 Aug 2026
“It was, in the words of César González, an astronomer and science communicator at the Madrid Planetarium, “a spectacular experience”.”
The Guardian 12 Aug 2026

Word family

NOUN

communicator(B2)

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
Occasional
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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