Synonyms of founding father

founding father

noun

as in founder

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor

Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• founder
• creator
• father
• author
• institutor
• inventor
• generator
• instituter
• maker
• pioneer
• originator
• initiator
• sire
• begetter
• designer
• inaugurator
• establisher
• innovator
• builder
• cofounder
• developer
• producer
• introducer
• spawner
• researcher
• researchist
• formulator
• organizer
• promoter
• cocreator
• contriver
• deviser
• inspirer
• conceiver
• encourager
• inspiration
• galvanizer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• student
• pupil
• disciple
• supporter
• follower