Bridger

/ˈbrɪdʒər/ noun

Definition

Someone or something that bridges; a person who builds bridges or creates connections between different groups or ideas.

Etymology

From 'bridge' plus the agent suffix '-er,' meaning one who does the action of bridging. Can be a literal builder of bridges or metaphorically someone connecting people or concepts.

Kelly Says

Bridge-builders are often historically overlooked—think of women and minorities who connected communities across racial and cultural lines—but without them, modern societies wouldn't have the networks that actually make cities work.

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