Meaning of the word propagator in English

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propagator

US /ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪ.tər/

Noun

a person or thing that propagates something, especially a doctrine, practice, or plant

Example:
He was a strong propagator of democratic ideals.
The nursery uses a special propagator to grow new plants from cuttings.