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originator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of originator

1 one who creates or introduces something new
  • Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb.
Synonyms of originator

contriver, designer, developer, deviser, formulator, innovator, introducer, inventor
Words Related to originator

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

groundbreaker, pioneer, planner, researcher

builder, maker, producer

dreamer
Near Antonyms of originator

aper, copier, copycat, duplicator, imitator, mimic
2 a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
  • Copernicus is sometimes hailed as the originator of modern astronomy, for he overturned the notion of an earth-centered universe.
Synonyms of originator

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

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 originator

disciple, follower, pupil, student, supporter

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  1. Spanish Central: Translation of originator Nglish: Translation of originator for Spanish speakers

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