Follower and Instituter
Opposite meaning words
Follower
Follower noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.
Instituter is an antonym for follower.
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
Follower is an antonym for instituter.
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