begetter
noun
Pronunciation: bɪˈɡɛtər
Definition
A person, typically a male, who fathers a child or serves as the originator of something.
Examples
He is the biological begetter of three children who have all pursued careers in medicine.
The philosopher is often cited as the begetter of modern existentialist thought.
Every great movement requires a visionary begetter to spark the initial flame of change.
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