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Definition of locator

locator

/ˈloʊ.keɪ.tər/
lo · ca · tor
Plural:locators
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locator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, device, or software system that finds or identifies the position of something.

Example

"She attached a small electronic locator to her keys so she would never misplace them again."

2

An alphanumeric code or reference string used to identify a specific record, resource, or travel reservation in a computer database.

Example

"Please enter your six-character record locator on the airline's website to check in for your flight."

3

American A person who establishes or surveys the boundaries of a mining claim or parcel of public land.

Example

"The original locator filed the mining claim with the county recorder in 1894."

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• Nearby Words

locate
location
locational
locator
loch
lock
lockable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'locate' (from Latin 'locatus', past participle of 'locare', meaning 'to place', from 'locus', meaning 'place') combined with the agentive suffix '-or'.

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