Definition

A person who gets things ready, especially for scientific study or display, like in a museum.

Example

The preparator carefully arranged the fossils for the exhibition.

Conversation

Have you ever met a preparator at the museum?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They prepare all the exhibits and specimens for display.

That sounds interesting — I’d love to see their work in action!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preparator is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "parare" (meaning to prepare). The word refers to someone who prepares something in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is getting things ready 'before' ('pre-') an event — that's what a preparator does.

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