nominator

nominator — noun

1. a person who puts forward someone else's name for a position, award, or elected

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person who puts forward someone else's name for a position, award, or elected office — for example, suggesting a colleague for a promotion, or proposing a candidate in an election.

例句

Each award nominator must submit a written statement explaining their choice of candidate.

nominator + of + noun phrase (candidate)

The committee's nominator, Dr. Chen, proposed three candidates for the vacant board position.

同義詞
  • proposer

    More common in formal meeting procedures (e.g., 'the proposer of a motion'); slightly less formal than nominator

  • sponsor

    Implies financial or authoritative backing beyond simply suggesting a name; broader than nominator

  • recommender

    Less formal; can apply to casual suggestions (e.g., a book or restaurant), not tied to elections or awards

反義詞
  • nominee

    The person whose name is put forward, not the person doing the putting forward

文法句型

nominator + of + noun phrase (the person or thing being nominated)

act/serve as + [possessive] + nominator

用法筆記

This sense is the most common use of the word. Do not confuse with nominee, which is the person being nominated.

常見錯誤

❌He was the nominee for the position, so he had to fill out the paperwork.
✅He was the nominator for the position, so he had to fill out the paperwork.
💡A nominee is the person chosen or suggested; a nominator is the person who suggests someone else.
❌She acted as the nominator of herself for the award.
✅She nominated herself for the award.
💡When you suggest yourself, use the reflexive verb nominate yourself, not the noun nominator.

2. someone who officially registers a horse to compete in a race, handling the requ

2.名詞
釋義

someone who officially registers a horse to compete in a race, handling the required entry paperwork and fees.

例句

The horse's nominator, Kenji, paid the entry fee before the racing deadline.

Each nominator of a racehorse must provide proof of ownership to the racing authority.

nominator + of + racehorse

同義詞
  • registered owner

    Broader term; a registered owner may not be the same person who formally enters the horse for a specific race

  • entrant

    Usually refers to the horse, not the person; avoid as a synonym for nominator

文法句型

[possessive] + nominator + of + horse

nominator + for + race/event

用法筆記

Restricted to horse-racing contexts. In everyday English, use entrant, owner, or registered owner instead.

常見錯誤

❌The racehorse's entrant paid the fees on time.
✅The racehorse's nominator paid the fees on time.
💡In racing terminology, entrant refers to the horse itself; nominator is the person who enters it.