1. Noun
One who, or that which, forwards, advances, or promotes; an encourager; as, a promoter of charity or philosophy.
2. Noun
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. Noun
One who excites; as, a promoter of sedition.
4. Noun
An informer; a makebate.
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