Word Noun
originator
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪtɝ/ UK /əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪtɐ/ orig·i·na·tor UK spelling originator's, originator's
Definition
n.the person who first created or started something. You use this to describe the original inventor or the person who started a new idea.
n.the person who first creates or initiates something. Often used to distinguish the original creator from later imitators or followers.
Examples
“The originator of the idea deserves the credit.”
“The originator of the new software was surprised by how quickly it became a global success.”
“While many companies have since adopted the technology, the originator of the patent remains the sole legal owner of the original design.”
Etymology
From originate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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