Modernizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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modernizer

 

[ ˈmɒdərnaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A person or company that updates or improves something to make it more modern or current.

Synonyms

innovator, reformer, upgrader

Examples of usage

  • He is a modernizer who is always looking for ways to innovate and improve existing technology.
  • The company hired a team of modernizers to update their outdated software systems.
Context #2 | Noun

society

A person or group that advocates for or implements modern practices or ideas in society.

Synonyms

advocate, progressive, reformer

Examples of usage

  • The modernizers in the government pushed for policies that embraced equality and diversity.
  • She is seen as a modernizer in the field of education, introducing new teaching methods and technologies.

Translations

Translations of the word "modernizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modernizador

🇮🇳 आधुनिकीकरण करने वाला

🇩🇪 Modernisierer

🇮🇩 modernisator

🇺🇦 модернізатор

🇵🇱 modernizator

🇯🇵 モダナイザー

🇫🇷 modernisateur

🇪🇸 modernizador

🇹🇷 modernleştirici

🇰🇷 현대화하는 사람

🇸🇦 مجدد

🇨🇿 modernizátor

🇸🇰 modernizátor

🇨🇳 现代化者

🇸🇮 modernizator

🇮🇸 nútímavæðingaraðili

🇰🇿 жаңғыртушы

🇬🇪 მოდერნიზატორი

🇦🇿 modernləşdirici

🇲🇽 modernizador

Word origin

The term 'modernizer' emerged in the late 19th century as societies began to undergo rapid industrialization and technological advancements. Modernizers were individuals or groups who sought to bring about change and progress in various fields, from technology to social practices. The concept of modernization became closely linked to ideas of innovation, progress, and adaptation to the changing times. Today, modernizers continue to play a crucial role in shaping the modern world by pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and embracing new ideas.

See also: modern, modernism, modernity, modernization, modernize, modernized, postmodernist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,112, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.