Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun handler

3 senses of handler

Sense 1
animal trainer, handler -- (one who trains or exhibits animals)
       => trainer -- (one who trains other persons or animals)

Sense 2
handler -- (an agent who handles something or someone; "the senator's campaign handlers")
       => agent -- (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)

Sense 3
coach, manager, handler -- ((sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team)
       => trainer -- (one who trains other persons or animals)