instituter

noun

variants or institutor
Definition of instituternext
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor Eli Whitney is known as the instituter of the American system of manufacture on account of his pioneering concept of the mass production of interchangeable parts

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  1. founder
  2. creator
  3. father
  4. founding father
Noun
  • Grande’s look drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, who frequently wore designs custom-made by the label’s eponymous founder, Hubert de Givenchy.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
  • For financial planners and their clients, the challenge now is gauging how much of a benefit increase to expect and when to expect it, said Joe Elsasser, founder and president of Covisum, a Social Security claiming software company.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of founder
Noun
  • Its platforms have empowered creators globally, leaving a digital footprint and legacy of innovation and creativity.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This creates a dangerous scenario where America's commitment to protecting creators' rights could inadvertently hand technological leadership to an adversarial authoritarian regime.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of creator
Noun
  • Janice had moved her young family there after Combs’ father Melvin was murdered in 1972.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Klint Kubiak, Saints offensive coordinator Stefanski worked with both Kubiak and Kubiak’s father, Gary, in Minnesota.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of father
Noun
  • Arizona's founding fathers felt strongly that voters should have the right to make laws at the ballot box.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Nat Faxon is joining the CBS sitcom for one very special episode to play Alexander Hamilton, the founding father who was Isaac’s rival in life and obsession in death, the network revealed Thursday.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of founding father
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