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perpetuator

/pərˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪ.tər/
per · pet · u · a · tor
Adverb:perpetually
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Plural:perpetuators
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Adjective:perpetual
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perpetuator Lexical Profile

perpetuator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, group, or thing that causes a situation, belief, custom, or system to continue indefinitely.

Example

"The media outlet was criticized as a major perpetuator of outdated cultural stereotypes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'perpetuator' (one who causes something to continue indefinitely) with 'perpetrator' (one who commits a crime, deception, or harmful act).

• Nearby Words

perpetually
perpetuate
perpetuation
perpetuator
perpetuity
perplex
perplexedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'perpetuate' plus the agent suffix '-or', ultimately deriving from Latin 'perpetuare' (to make continuous), from 'perpetuus' (continuous, universal).

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