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Definition of enabler noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

enabler

noun
 
/ɪˈneɪblə(r)/
 
/ɪˈneɪblər/
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  1. a person or thing that makes something possible
    • Air transport is a key enabler of world trade.
    • enabler for something Quality education is the critical enabler for the development of any nation.
  2. a person or thing that encourages or makes it possible for somebody to engage in behaviour that is negative or that does them harm
    • If you knew about his abusive behavour and did nothing, you are an enabler.
    • Even things like cable television can be an enabler of poor habits.
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