influencer
/ɪnˈfluːnsər/ · in·flu·en·cer
noun
- A person who has the ability to influence the opinions or behaviors of others, often through social media or other online platforms. The celebrity influencer promoted the new fashion brand on her Instagram account.
noun
- A person or thing that has a significant impact on a particular field, industry, or movement. The artist was a major influencer in the development of abstract expressionism.
Synonyms
promoteradvocatelobbyistinfluential personthought leadersocial media personalitybrand ambassadorpublic figure
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'influencer' was first used in the 1960s to describe individuals who had the power to influence the opinions of others, but it wasn't until the rise of social media in the 2000s that the term gained widespread use and popularity.