disruptor
/dɪsˈrʌptər/
noun
- A person, company, or thing that causes significant change or interruption to a traditional industry or way of doing things, especially by introducing new ideas or technology.
- As a disruptor in education, the online platform changed how students access courses.
- The startup became a major disruptor in the taxi industry with its ride-sharing app.
- Many see the electric car company as a disruptor that forced traditional automakers to innovate.
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