Meaning & use
disruptor
A person, company, or innovation that dramatically changes an established industry or system.
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The startup became known as a major disruptor in the taxi industry.
Investors are always searching for the next big disruptor in technology.
A note on using this word
Disruptor is common in modern business jargon; some writers still prefer the older spelling disrupter.
Words with a similar meaning
innovator
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