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Originator

/əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ · noun

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.

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What does originator mean?

Originator means Someone who originates, creates or founds something..

What is a synonym for originator?

Common synonyms include conceiver, mastermind.

What is the opposite of originator?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use originator in a sentence?

Another perfume was known as nicerotiana, named after its originator Nicerotas.

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