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nominator

/ˈnɑːmɪneɪtər/
nom · i · na · tor
Plural:nominators
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Adjective:nominatorial
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• noun

1

A person or organization that formally proposes or recommends someone as a candidate for an election, office, honor, or award.

Example

"Each award application requires a letter of support written by the primary nominator."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'nominator' (the person who proposes someone for an award or office) with 'nominee' (the person who is proposed or chosen as a candidate).

• Rhymes for nominator

• Nearby Words

nominatable
nominate
nomination
nominator
nominee
nomocharis
nonabrasive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin 'nominator' ('one who names or appoints'), an agent noun from the verb 'nominare' ('to name'), derived from Latin 'nomen' ('name').

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