As nouns the difference between nominator and recipient
is that nominator is one who nominates, the enactor of a nomination while recipient is container, vessel, recipient.
nominator
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who nominates, the enactor of a nomination.
Anagrams
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recipient
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who receives, such as one who receives money or goods.
(medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.
(chemistry) The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.
Usage notes
"Recipient" is often reserved for the act of receiving such things as awards or medals. "receiver" is used for insignificant items.
See also
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