changemaker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that changes bills or coins for ones of smaller denominations.
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a device for supplying coins of specific denominations when a key is moved.
Etymology
Origin of changemaker
Example Sentences
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One source who has known Prince William for decades told me: "William might be the changemaker the country needs but he won't want it forced on him in this way."
From BBC
“It needs to be something fresh. It needs to be something new,” said Lyons, clad in jeans and a “Berkeley Changemaker” top as he laid out his ideas.
From Los Angeles Times
Standing tickets for the rapper Childish Gambino are £159 while it will cost Billie Elilish fans anything from £140 to £400 to see her - with the latter price for a 'Changemaker' ticket, where a "portion" of ticket costs go to non profit causes.
From BBC
Lyons also helped spearhead new interdisciplinary majors combining business with other fields, such as engineering and biology, and a “Berkeley Changemaker” class that helped students identify their passions and activate them to make a difference in the world.
From Los Angeles Times
“We will remember her as a trailblazer, a changemaker, and a champion for Indigenous communities.”
From Seattle Times
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