Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perpetuator
noun
/pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪtər/

Definition
A person or thing that causes something to last indefinitely or continue without interruption.

Examples
- The perpetuator of the legend ensured that the story lived on through generations.
- In a conflict, the perpetuator of violence may prevent any chance for peace or resolution.
- Education can be a powerful tool for a perpetuator of positive change in a community.

Meaning
The term refers to someone or something that ensures the ongoing existence or continuation of an idea, action, or situation.

Synonyms
- Distancer
- Perpetuator
- Continuator
- Advocator
- Preserver