or·di·na·tor \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌād.ə(r)\noun (-s) Etymology: in sense 1, from Late Latin, from ordinatus + Latin -or; in sense 2, from Latin, from ordinatus + -or 1.: one that ordains into the Christian ministry 2.: one that orders < an ordinator of states and a guide to destinies — H.B.Alexander >