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