Initiator

in·i·ti·ate  (-nsh-t)

tr.v. in·i·ti·at·ed, in·i·ti·at·ing, in·i·ti·ates

1. To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See Synonyms at begin.

2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.

3. To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.

adj. (-t)

1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.

2.

a. Instructed in esoteric knowledge.

b. Introduced to something new.

n. (-t)

1. One who is being or has been initiated.

2. One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.

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[Latin initire, initit-, from initium, beginning; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

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in·iti·ator n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

initiator - a person who initiates a course of action instigator leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others aggressor - a confident assertive person who acts as instigator