demonstrator

noun — 7 senses

demonstrator

noun

UK /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/

Etymology From demonstrate + -or.

7 senses
  1. 1One who demonstrates anything, or proves beyond doubt.
  2. 2The forefinger.
  3. 3One who takes part in a demonstration; a protester.
  4. 4One who demonstrates products in a retail environment; a…
  5. 5An item, particularly a vehicle, used in demonstrations…
  6. 6An assistant to a lecturer.
  7. 7One who teaches anatomy from the dissected parts.
1

One who demonstrates anything, or proves beyond doubt.

2

The forefinger.

3

One who takes part in a demonstration; a protester.

4

One who demonstrates products in a retail environment; a merchandiser.

5

An item, particularly a vehicle, used in demonstrations to a customer or user.

  • Young people have been involved in choosing which resources and educational toys are used to deliver sex and relationship education – including leaflets, videos and condom demonstrators.2006, Ellie Lewis, Promoting the Health and Well-being of Young People in Supported Housing, page 56:
6

An assistant to a lecturer.

7

One who teaches anatomy from the dissected parts.

Synonyms
index finger
Derived terms
counterdemonstrator, demonstratorship, telestrator

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