Broadcaster
/ˈbrɔːdkæstər/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
A person or organization that transmits programs or information electronically.
/ˈbrɔːdkæstər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person or organization that broadcasts.
The BBC is a well-known broadcaster.
💡 Simply: Someone who sends out radio or TV shows.
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2
Many local broadcasters rely on advertising revenue.
How It's Used
Media
"The broadcaster announced the breaking news."
Technology
"The radio broadcaster had a wide reach."
From 'broadcast' + '-er', reflecting the act of sending out a signal widely.
The word gained prominence with the advent of radio and television broadcasting in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think 'broad' - spreading wide, and 'cast' - throwing or sending out.
Practice
Base: broadcast
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