ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Originator

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Originator is a noun meaning Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

Meaning

Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

Example Sentences

Another perfume was known as nicerotiana, named after its originator Nicerotas.
These relay stations are actually special-purpose email servers. They are used to relay spam from the spam's originator so that the originator cannot be traced.

Word Forms

Synonyms for originator

Depending on context, synonyms include conceiver, mastermind.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mastermind, conceiver, creator, inventor, founder, initiator.

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