Dedicators

/ˈdɛd.ɪ.keɪ.tərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dedicator; multiple people who dedicate or formally set aside something for a purpose or person.

Etymology

From 'dedicator' (from Latin 'dedicare' plus '-or') pluralized by adding '-s,' referring to groups of people performing dedication ceremonies or actions.

Kelly Says

Buildings and monuments often have multiple dedicators—city officials, donors, architects—and this word lets us acknowledge all the people who had a hand in officially creating something important.

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Gender History

Plural of dedicator; amplifies the masculine-default pattern across historical records of formal dedications.

Inclusive Usage

Use plurally; when listing or referencing dedicators, actively include diverse genders.

Inclusive Alternatives

["dedicators (used inclusively with diverse examples)","people who dedicate"]

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