🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

创始人

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chuàngshǐrén

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Originator/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪ.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个项目的创始人受到了赞扬。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that originates or creates something.

    "The originator of the new software program received accolades for their innovative approach."
  2. 2

    One who initiates a process or idea.

    "As the originator of the project, she was responsible for its overall vision and execution."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'originator' derives from the Latin 'originare', meaning 'to arise or to begin'. It entered English in the late 19th century, evolving to denote a person or entity that initiates or creates something.

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