# innovator

/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɝ/ (US) · /ˈɪnəvˌeɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/innovator
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. You use this to describe someone who changes how things are done by being creative.

For teachers: a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Often used in business and technology contexts to describe those who drive significant change.

## Examples

- She is a leading innovator in the field of green energy.
- The company is looking for a creative innovator who can help them redesign their mobile app for a younger audience.
- History remembers the bold innovator not just for the novelty of their invention, but for the persistence required to convince a skeptical public of its utility.

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