disseminator

American

[dih-sem-uh-ney-ter] / dɪˈsɛm əˌneɪ tər /

noun

a person or thing that scatters or spreads something widely, often one that spreads information or ideas.

Students can help each other learn instead of relying on their teachers as the sole disseminators of knowledge.
Cattle trade movements can act as efficient disseminators of viruses to areas several hundred kilometers away.

Etymology

Origin of disseminator

First recorded in 1610–20; disseminat(e) ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Multiple of these "opportunistic" accounts have already been identified by AFP as disseminators of disinformation in Mexico and the rest of Latin America.

From Barron's

However, a memorandum filed Thursday by an attorney representing Baldwin said authorities are investigating three people suspected as “disseminators” of information tied to the case.

From Seattle Times

If anything, the board, which is not known as an especially activist regulator, has been too lax in taking action against disseminators of misinformation, not too aggressive.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times seems to default to the term “misinformation,” which happens when the disseminator actually believes what they tell others.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, scientists say they have identified another critical disseminator of the compounds: sea spray.

From Science Magazine

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