inventor
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A person who creates something new, such as a machine or process, that did not exist before.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
creator
originator
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The museum has an exhibit dedicated to the _____ of the telephone."
Answer: inventor
In your own words, what does "inventor" mean?
A person who creates something new, such as a machine or process, that did not exist before.
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