Disciple and Instituter

Disciple

Disciple noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.

Instituter is an antonym for disciple.

Nearby Word: discipular

Instituter

Instituter noun - A person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor.
Usage example: 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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Synonyms for Instituter

Disciple is an antonym for instituter.
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