"perpetuator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: perpetuators [plural]
Etymology: From perpetuate + -or. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|perpetuate|or}} perpetuate + -or Head templates: {{en-noun}} perpetuator (plural perpetuators)
  1. One who perpetuates.

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