French word

sensibilisateur

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃sibilizatœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounawareness raiser

Example

Le sensibilisateur a parlé aux parents de l'école.

The awareness raiser spoke to the parents at the school.

Illustration for sensibilisateur (awareness raiser)

More examples

Un sensibilisateur a rappelé aux voisins l'importance de verrouiller leurs portes.

An awareness advocate reminded the neighbors of the importance of locking their doors.

Core concept

A person who brings a social issue into public focus and prompts attention or action.

Similar words

activiste: A person who actively works for social or political change.
militant: A person who actively campaigns for a cause or organization and builds support.
éducateur: A person who encourages changes in knowledge or behavior through teaching or guidance.
animateur: A person who draws out participation and guides activities or group discussions.

Definition in French

Personne dont le rôle est de sensibiliser le public ou un groupe à un problème, une cause ou un comportement.

Word origin

The noun sensibilisateur derives from sensibiliser with the agent suffix -ateur, while sensibiliser is built from sensible, ultimately related to Latin sensus.

Usage tips

  • Sensibilisateur has an institutional or professional tone, so everyday French often uses quelqu'un qui sensibilise or faire prendre conscience.

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