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promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er | \ prə-ˈmƍ-tər How to pronounce promoter (audio) \

Definition of promoter

1 : one that promotes especially : one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
2 obsolete : prosecutor
3 : a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
4 : a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
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Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

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 Raiders Report John Graham of On Ice Entertainment, the game’s promoter, said he had been told Wednesday the field had been approved for play by both the NFL and NFL Players’ Association. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders beat Packers on 80-yard field in Winnipeg," 22 Aug. 2019 The teams apparently approved the field yesterday, per the game’s promoter, On Ice Management. — Michael Nowels, The Denver Post, "Raiders, Packers playing on 80-yard field due to Winnipeg turf issues," 22 Aug. 2019 More than 450 victims are suing the owners of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where Stephen Paddock opened fire into the crowd; the promoters of the country music festival; and Paddock’s estate. — Melissa Chan, Time, "Just About Everyone But the Gun Maker Gets Sued After a Mass Shooting," 20 Aug. 2019 Joshua’s promoter has struck a deal to stage the rematch in Saudi Arabia. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: Boxing is dead and the sport has only its internal politics to blame," 14 Aug. 2019 Putting profits ahead of politics, Anthony Joshua’s promoter dismisses concerns over the boxer’s decision to fight in the kingdom. — Washington Post, "AP Interview: Human rights no concern for Joshua’s promoter," 13 Aug. 2019 On Monday, promoter Live Nation announced the Denver stop of the national Schitt’s Creek: Up Close & Personal tour, which puts co-stars and co-creators Daniel Levy and his real-life dad Eugene Levy on stage together. — John Wenzel, The Know, "“Schitt’s Creek” stars Daniel and Eugene Levy are coming to Denver’s Buell Theatre," 17 July 2019 The feud between IndiGo’s promoters Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia became public on July 9. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Despite the boardroom tussle, IndiGo may hold on to its top spot in Indian aviation," 12 July 2019 Subscribers were also promised special seating and other perks at events run by concert promoter Live Nation, an arrangement similar to the carrier’s existing partnership with Major League Baseball. — Drew Fitzgerald, WSJ, "T-Mobile Forges Deals With Pandora, Live Nation," 15 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of promoter

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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promoter

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English Language Learners Definition of promoter

: a person or organization that organizes or provides money for a sports event, a musical performance, etc.
: a person or organization that helps something to happen, develop, or increase

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promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er | \ -ˈmƍt-ər How to pronounce promoter (audio) \

Medical Definition of promoter

1 : a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
2 : a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
3 : a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity

promoter

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pro·​mot·​er

Legal Definition of promoter

: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promoting— R. C. Clark

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