Contriver
Contriver noun - One who creates or introduces something new.
Usage example: a contriver of yet another piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to take off the pounds
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Founder and contriver are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Founder" instead a noun "Contriver".
Founder
Founder noun - A person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor.
Usage example: Maria Montessori was the founder of an educational system dedicated to maximizing a child's creative potential
Contriver and founder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contriver" instead a noun "Founder".
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