Category:Promoter

Pro*mot"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, forwards, advances, or promotes; an Encourager; as, a promoter of charity or philosophy. Boyle.

2. Specifically, one who sets on foot, and takes the preliminary Steps in, a scheme for the organization of a corporation, a joint- Stock company, or the like.

3. One who excites; as, a promoter of sedition.

4. An informer; a makebate. [obs.] Tusser.