1. a person who commemorates or honors the memory of someone or something
Usage: formal; often used in historical or academic contexts

Examples

• The commemorator of the war's victims spoke movingly at the memorial service.
• As a commemorator of local history, she documented the town's founding families.
• The museum appointed him as the official commemorator of the artist's legacy.
• Commemorators gathered to honor the anniversary of the historic event.
• She served as commemorator, ensuring that the pioneers' contributions were never forgotten.