Commemorator: meaning, definitions and examples
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commemorator
[ kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪ.tər ]
person honoring
A commemorator is someone who honors or remembers a person, event, or an idea through ceremonies, festivities, or memorials. They play a crucial role in preserving the memory and significance of historical events.
Synonyms
celebrator, honorer, memorialist
Examples of usage
- The commemorator organized a memorial service for the fallen heroes.
- As a commemorator of the Civil Rights Movement, she led numerous awareness campaigns.
- Festivals often have a commemorator to lead the remembrance activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "commemorator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comemorador
🇮🇳 स्मरणकर्ता
🇩🇪 Gedenkender
🇮🇩 peringatan
🇺🇦 комеморатор
🇵🇱 upamiętniający
🇯🇵 記念者
🇫🇷 commémorateur
🇪🇸 conmemorador
🇹🇷 anma yapan
🇰🇷 기념자
🇸🇦 محتفل بالذكرى
🇨🇿 pamětník
🇸🇰 pamätník
🇨🇳 纪念者
🇸🇮 komemorator
🇮🇸 minningarmaður
🇰🇿 естелік
🇬🇪 მემორიალისტი
🇦🇿 xatirəçi
🇲🇽 conmemorador
Etymology
The word 'commemorator' originates from the Latin 'commemorare,' meaning 'to call to remembrance' or 'to mention.' The root 'commemoration' is derived from the Latin term 'commemoratio,' which refers to the act of remembering or honoring someone or something. In English, this term began to appear in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of preserving memories through formal ceremonies and acts of remembrance. Over time, 'commemorator' has been adopted in various contexts, such as historical events, national holidays, and personal memorials, establishing its place in the lexicon of public commemoration.