noun
A person who first creates an idea, plan, or system.
She was the originator of the plan to provide free meals.
Common phrases & grammar
originator of an idea · originator of a plan
American English
/əˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɚz/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: originator
A person who first creates an idea, plan, or system.
Practice out loudA person who first creates an idea, plan, or system.
She was the originator of the plan to provide free meals.
originator of an idea · originator of a plan