originator
gb/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/ us/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
C1
English
~ 7400
megalkotó, kezdeményező, megbízó
NOUN
C1
1
megalkotó
B2
kezdeményező
B2
Usage pattern:
the originator of [something]
She is widely recognized as the originator of the open‑source project.
Széles körben őt tekintik a nyílt forráskódú projekt elindítójának.
Historians still debate who was the true originator of the theory.
A történészek még mindig vitatkoznak azon, ki volt az elmélet valódi megalkotója.
The company named him as the originator of the new brand identity.
As the originator of the movement, he was invited to speak at the anniversary event.
The artist sued the studio, claiming to be the sole originator of the character design.
Learner examples
Einstein was the originator of many important ideas.
Einstein sok fontos gondolat megalkotója volt.
We want to thank the originator of this project.
Köszönetet szeretnénk mondani ennek a projektnek a kezdeményezőjének.
The originator of the game explained the rules to us.
She is the originator of a new style of music.
He became famous as the originator of that internet trend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "originator" with "origin" and say *"He is the origin of the idea"*. The natural phrase is "He is the originator of the idea" or simply "He had the idea". Another mistake is using "originator" as an adjective, e.g. *"the originator plan"*; instead say "the original plan" or "the plan of the originator".
Meaning
person who first creates or starts
Collocations
originator of the idea
|originator of the concept
|originator of the project
|true originator
|original originator
|creative originator
Synonyms
creator (Very close in meaning; often used for artistic works or general things, while "originator" can sound slightly more formal or legal.)
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founder (Usually used for starting organizations, companies, or institutions, whereas "originator" can refer to any kind of first starter.)
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initiator (Focuses on starting a process or action; "originator" more strongly suggests being the first source or author of something.)
Antonyms
follower (A follower comes after and accepts or copies what others started, rather than starting it themselves.)
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imitator (An imitator copies what someone else has created, which contrasts with being the first creator.)
Themes
people
|creativity
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who first makes or starts something, such as an idea, plan, product, or movement.
A person who first creates, invents, or starts an idea, plan, movement, or other thing from which others develop or follow.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
2
kezdeményező
B2
megbízó
B2
Usage pattern:
[an organization] is the originator of [a transaction/message]
The originator of the wire transfer is responsible for providing accurate account details.
Az átutalás kezdeményezője felelős a pontos számlaadatok megadásáért.
Each loan originator must follow strict verification procedures before approving an application.
Minden hitelkérelmet kezdeményező félnek szigorú ellenőrzési eljárásokat kell követnie a kérelem jóváhagyása előtt.
The bank identified the company as the originator of the suspicious payment.
In this system, the message originator digitally signs all outgoing data packets.
Regulations now require the originator of a mortgage to disclose all fees upfront.
Learner examples
The originator of the payment is the person who sends the money.
A fizetés kezdeményezője az a személy, aki elküldi a pénzt.
A loan originator checks your documents before you get the loan.
A hitelkérelmet kezdeményező fél ellenőrzi az irataidat, mielőtt megkapod a hitelt.
The system records the originator of each message.
The bank asked, "Who is the originator of this transfer?"
The company is the originator of many online payments.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "originator" in this context simply means "owner" and say *"the originator of the account"* when they mean the person who holds the account. In finance, the originator is the party that starts or sends a specific transaction, not necessarily the owner of the account.
Meaning
entity that initiates a transaction
Collocations
loan originator
|mortgage originator
|originator bank
|message originator
|transaction originator
|payment originator
Synonyms
issuer (In finance, an "issuer" creates securities or cards; an "originator" creates or starts a specific loan, payment, or transaction.)
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sender (A general word for someone who sends something; "originator" is more formal and used in technical or legal descriptions of transactions or messages.)
Antonyms
receiver (The receiver gets the payment or message, which is the opposite role of the originator who sends it.)
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beneficiary (In payments, the beneficiary is the party that receives the money, opposite to the originator who sends it.)
Themes
business
|finance
|technology
Definition
A company, person, or system that starts a payment, loan, or electronic message and sends it into a financial or technical system.
In finance, banking, and communications, the organization, account holder, or system that first creates and sends a payment, loan, electronic message, or other formal transaction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
originator
IPA
GB/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
US/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
Syllables & stress
ori - gin - at - or (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: originator
- Plural: originators
Word family
Forms
originators
noun
Core family
Related words
originality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal
adjective
Advanced or less common
origination
noun
Expressions
loan originator
1/lˈoʊn ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
person or company starting a loan
A bank, company, or person that first creates and gives a loan to a customer before it may be sold or passed to others.
Examples
- The loan originator collected all of my income documents.
- As the loan originator, the bank must check that the borrower can repay.
the originator of something
1/ðə ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
person who first created something
Used to say who first created or started a particular idea, project, product, or movement.
Examples
- She is the originator of this training program.
- They finally named him as the originator of the advertising slogan.