Originator

usgb/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtər/
noun

A person who creates or starts something first.

Alexander Graham Bell is known as the originator of the telephone.
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Often appears as...

  • originator of the idea
  • originator of the project
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Historic Figures

Often associated with people who first achieved something memorable in history.

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Sir Isaac Newton is the originator of classical physics.
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Novel Ideas

Can refer to individuals who propose untested, unique ideas or methods.

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She was the originator of the innovative teaching method.
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Not Necessarily Famous

The person may not be well-known, despite originating something.

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An unknown writer was the originator of that viral quote.
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