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transmitter (n.)

1727, "one who transmits," agent noun from transmit. In telegraphy from 1844. Meaning "apparatus for transmitting radio signals" is from 1934.

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Definitions of transmitter from WordNet

transmitter (n.)
someone who transmits a message;
Synonyms: sender
transmitter (n.)
any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease;
aphids are transmitters of plant diseases
Synonyms: vector
transmitter (n.)
set used to broadcast radio or tv signals;
Synonyms: sender
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