designator

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noun

A person who, or term that, designates.

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Meanings

noundesignator (plural designators)

plural designators

  1. A person who, or term that, designates.
  2. RomanhistoricalAn officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies.

Origin

From designate + -or.

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APA

designator. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/designator

MLA

“designator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/designator. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “designator,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/designator.

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