innovator

noun

in·​no·​va·​tor ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tər 

plural innovators

: a person or organization that introduces new ideas or methods : one that innovates

a theological innovator

an innovator of a new technique

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle French innovateur, from Late Latin innovator, from Latin innovatus + -or

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Rhymes for innovator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator