IPA: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtə/
KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtər/
A person who dedicates something, often to a particular purpose or in honor of someone.
The author is a true dedicatory, as he often dedicates his books to his family and friends.
Dedicator → It is formed from "dedicare" (meaning to dedicate) and "-or" (meaning one who). The word "dedicator" refers to one who dedicates something, often in a ceremonial context.
Think of someone who 'dedicates' something — 'dedicare' means to dedicate, and '-or' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a dedicator is someone who dedicates.