broadcaster
|broad-cast-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstə/
transmitter of information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadcaster' originates from the word 'broadcast,' which comes from the Middle English 'brode' meaning 'wide' and 'casten' meaning 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'broadcast' evolved from the Middle English 'brode' and 'casten' to form the modern English word 'broadcast,' and 'broadcaster' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'broadcast' meant 'to scatter seeds widely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'transmitting information widely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40