"designator" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From designate + -or.",
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        "A person who, or term that, designates."
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        "An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies."
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          "place"
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      "raw_glosses": [
        "(historical, Roman antiquity) An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies."
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        "historical"
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      "word": "reservation booking designator"
    },
    {
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        "An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies."
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