Meaning of the word originator in English

What does originator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

originator

US /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪ.tər/

Noun

a person who creates or initiates something new

Example:
He was the originator of the idea to build a community garden.
The company is known as an originator of innovative software solutions.