Warner

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔː(ɹ)nə(ɹ)/

Definitions

1. An individual who issues alerts about potential threats or unfavorable situations while also being affiliated with the creation and dissemination of film and television content
2. A person who alerts others about possible dangers or problems ; an individual connected professionally with the Warner Bros. media corporation
3. One who signals caution or notifies about risks ; a figure involved with the production or distribution of entertainment under the Warner brand

Etymology: The word is about as transparent as English gets: "warn" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who warns. The suffix itself has a longer road behind it. It descends from a Latin ending "-arius," which English picked up through Old French "-ier," and the older English form "-ere" and Middle English "-er" came from those sources, so the "-er" in "warner" is the same ending found in words like "baker" and "teacher." The verb "warn" comes from Old English "wearnian," meaning to refuse or to take heed, and it is related to the idea of being on guard. "Warner" in this sense simply names someone who gives notice of danger, a role that has existed as long as there have been threats to watch for.

Synonyms: admonisher, alert