1. a person or thing that emanates or gives off something (such as light, heat, or radiation)
Usage: technical or formal; often used in physics or philosophy

Examples

• The sun is the primary emanator of light and heat in our solar system.
• In Neoplatonic philosophy, the One is considered the ultimate emanator of all reality.
• The radioactive material served as an emanator of alpha particles in the experiment.
• Ancient cultures viewed the stars as emanators of divine influence.
• The speaker was an emanator of wisdom and inspiration to the audience.