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initiator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of initiator

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor

as the initiator of printing from movable type, Gutenberg revolutionized peopleʼs access to written language

Synonyms of initiator

author, begetter, creator, establisher, father, founder, founding father, generator, inaugurator, instituter (or institutor), originator, sire

Words Related to initiator

cocreator, cofounder

conceiver, contriver, designer, deviser, formulator, innovator, introducer, inventor, spawner

builder, maker, producer

developer, pioneer, researcher, researchist

organizer, promoter

encourager, galvanizer, inspiration, inspirer

Near Antonyms of initiator

disciple, follower, pupil, student, supporter

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