begetter

noun

Definition of begetternext
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor Michael Faraday is widely hailed as one of the begetters of electromagnetism, the field of study that sparked a technological revolution

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  1. founder
  2. creator
  3. father
  4. author
Noun
  • Working alongside Mimi Maddock McMakin (the principal designer and founder of Kemble Interiors) as well as with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the new owners took great care to preserve the history and memories within.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In the face of perennially poor air quality, many parents limit their children’s time outside, said Daniela Flores, founder of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of founder
Noun
  • Prince William was in the audience at the time, and it was said to be a key moment in the couple falling in love, though the TikTok creator chose the less daring of Kate's outfits, a black dress.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Justice’s production banner also has in the works a PBS kids education show, a deal with MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and other unspecified film and TV projects. Justice as a comedy writer, actor and content creator has around 9 million fans across social media platforms.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of creator
Noun
  • Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • James and Elisabeth Murdoch are both known to have less-conservative political views than their father or brother, potentially complicating efforts to ensure that Fox News remains conservative.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of father
Noun
  • In addition to his work as an author and director, Becker taught at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin, the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg and the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Ideas By Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson December 13, 2024 7:00 AM EST Coleman is a psychologist, senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families, and the author of the book Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict.
    Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of author
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