innovator

/ˈɪnəˌveɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products; someone who is creative and original.
    • Innovators often face resistance before their ideas become widely accepted.
    • The young innovator won an award for her water purification device.
    • Steve Jobs was a famous innovator in the world of technology.
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