Dedicator: meaning, definitions and examples
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dedicator
[ หdษdษชหkeษชtษr ]
person who dedicates
A dedicator is an individual who dedicates something, such as a work of art, a book, or a performance, to a particular person, cause, or purpose. It often signifies a gesture of tribute or honor towards the person or entity being acknowledged. The act of dedicating is commonly seen in literature, music, and various forms of creative expression.
Synonyms
commemorator, honorer, tribute giver.
Examples of usage
- The author was a passionate dedicator of his novel to his late mother.
- She is known as a dedicator of numerous charity events in her community.
- The artist chose to be a dedicator of her painting to environmental awareness.
- As a dedicator, he often honors his mentors in his speeches.
Translations
Translations of the word "dedicator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dedicator
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฃเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Widmungstrรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pendedikat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะดะธะบะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ dedykator
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎ่บซ่
๐ซ๐ท dรฉdicataire
๐ช๐ธ dedicator
๐น๐ท tahsis eden
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ dedikรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ dedikรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ่บซ่
๐ธ๐ฎ dedikator
๐ฎ๐ธ helga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษsr edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ dedicador
Etymology
The word 'dedicator' derives from the Latin term 'dedicatio', which means 'to consecrate or dedicate'. The roots can be traced further back to the Latin verb 'dedicare', composed of 'de-' meaning 'from' or 'down' and 'dicare' meaning 'to proclaim or declare'. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, primarily used in contexts related to religious and artistic dedications. As literature and art flourished in the Renaissance, the term gained prominence in western cultures, reflecting the growing importance of dedications in various works. Over time, 'dedicator' expanded its usage beyond artistic and literary realms to include any individual who formally dedicates their efforts or creations to others, showcasing the evolving nature of language and expression.