1. people or things that start fires or ignite something
2. people who inspire or arouse emotions, ideas, or activities in others
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The kindlers used dry twigs and newspaper to start the campfire.
• Electric kindlers make lighting charcoal grills much easier.
• The protesters were seen as kindlers of social unrest.
• Great teachers are kindlers of curiosity in their students.
• The speech acted as kindlers for the reform movement.
• These kindlers will help you start a fire even in wet conditions.