Seedbed
Seedbed noun - The source from which something grows or develops.
Usage example: that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era
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Wellspring and seedbed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wellspring" instead a noun "Seedbed".
Wellspring
Wellspring noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.
Usage example: the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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