cradler

/ˈkreɪdlər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that holds or supports something gently, like a cradle.
    • He was known as a cradler of old traditions, keeping them alive for future generations.
    • The tree's roots acted as a natural cradler for the fallen bird's nest.
    • The nurse was a gentle cradler of the newborn baby.
  2. A person who originates or nurtures something, such as an idea, movement, or art form.
    • That small workshop was the cradler of many famous inventions.
    • The ancient city is considered a cradler of democracy.
    • She was a cradler of the modern environmental movement.
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