What does meditator mean?
A meditator is a person who practices meditation. The term can refer to someone who uses meditation for relaxation, concentration, self-awareness, or religious or spiritual development, and it often suggests a regular or disciplined practice rather than a single moment of reflection. In contemporary usage, meditator is especially common in discussions of mindfulness, meditation traditions, and contemplative practices. The related noun meditation names the activity, while the verb meditate identifies what the person is doing. A meditator need not belong to a particular religious tradition: the word can describe a practitioner of secular mindfulness as readily as someone engaged in Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, or other contemplative disciplines.
nounA person who practices meditation, especially regularly and as a deliberate method of achieving focus, calm, or spiritual insight.
- A person who regularly or deliberately practices meditation.
"The meditator spent ten quiet minutes focusing on her breathing before beginning the day's work."
"The experienced meditator guided the group through a short breathing exercise."
"As a daily meditator, she uses focused attention to settle her thoughts before studying."
The standard plural of meditator.
"The meditators gathered in silence at the start of the session."
A meditator names the person behind the practice: the quiet moment, careful attention, and disciplined mind at work.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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How meditator is actually used
Usually neutral and formal, though it can sound slightly more specific than the broader term practitioner. The word may imply a sustained or intentional practice rather than a single attempt at quiet reflection.
Easily confused with meditator
A meditator is the person who performs meditation, while meditation is the practice itself.
Meditate is the verb describing the activity, whereas meditator names the person who does it.