CEFR C1

disruptor

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that significantly alters or breaks up the established order, especially in business or technology, by introducing a radical innovation or new method.

Examples

The company's new streaming service proved to be a major disruptor in the entertainment industry.
She is known as a disruptor in the fashion world, always challenging traditional styles.

Synonyms: innovator, game-changer, trailblazer, revolutionary

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disruptor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrʌptər/

Definition

A person or thing that significantly alters or breaks up the established order, especially in business or technology, by introducing a radical innovation or new method.

Examples

The company's new streaming service proved to be a major disruptor in the entertainment industry.
She is known as a disruptor in the fashion world, always challenging traditional styles.
Many investors are looking for the next big disruptor that will revolutionize the market.

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