promul·ga·tor \ˈpräməlˌgād.ə(r), prəˈm-, prōˈm-, ˈprō(ˌ)m-, -ātə-\noun (-s) Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin promulgatus + -or : one that promulgates or publishes < the original and systematic promulgator of the doctrine of free, self-governing institution — John Dewey >