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inventor

/ɪnˈvɛntər/ noun · British & US
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What does inventor mean?

noun

A person who creates or devises new devices, machines, or processes, especially one who holds a patent for an invention.

Example

"The inventor of the light bulb was a prolific engineer who held over 100 patents."

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