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Definition of delegator

delegator

/ˈdɛl.əˌɡeɪ.tɚ/
del · e · ga · tor
Plural:delegators
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delegator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, especially a manager or leader, who entrusts tasks, responsibilities, or authority to others.

Example

"An effective delegator knows how to match each project with the team member best suited to handle it."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'delegator' (the person who assigns a task or authority to someone else) with 'delegate' (the representative chosen to act on behalf of others, or the verb meaning to assign).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin delegator, the agent noun of delegare ('to assign, entrust, or send as a representative'), from de- ('from, away') + legare ('to send with a commission').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delegator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delegator
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