Meaning
One who, or that which, allocates.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English allocate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English allocator From allocate + -or.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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distributor
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: