Tagapagkalat (en. Disseminator)

/ta-ga-pag-ka-lat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that carries or disseminates information or knowledge.
He is a disseminator of new knowledge in the community.
Siya ay isang tagapagkalat ng mga bagong kaalaman sa komunidad.
An individual whose aim is to spread an idea or concept.
As a disseminator of culture, he teaches traditions.
Bilang isang tagapagkalat ng kalinangan, siya ay nagtuturo ng mga tradisyon.
A person who takes care of spreading a message or information.
The disseminator of news is important during a crisis.
Ang tagapagkalat ng balita ay mahalaga sa panahon ng krisis.

Etymology

from the root word 'kalat' and the agent noun 'tagapag'

Common Phrases and Expressions

news disseminator
a person who brings information to others
tagapagkalat ng balita
information disseminator
an individual who shares knowledge
tagapagkalat ng impormasyon

Related Words

spread
the scattering of things or information.
kalat

Slang Meanings

Gossipmonger (male/female)
He's such a gossipmonger, always knowing all the gossip about everyone.
Sobrang tagapagkalat siya, lagi nalang may nalalaman na tsismis tungkol sa lahat.
Social gossipmonger
I don't want to hang out with John; he's a social gossipmonger in the group.
Ayaw ko na makasama si John, sosyal na tagapagkalat siya sa grupo.
Spread the word
Go to the party and don’t forget to be a gossip spreader!
Pumunta ka sa party at huwag kalimutan na maging tagapagkalat ng balita!