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archegete.

The founder, progenitor, originator of a group, tradition, or institution.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑːkɪdʒiːt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑɹkədʒit/US
  1. The founder, progenitor, originator of a group, tradition, or institution.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀρχηγέτης (arkhēgétēs, “founder, leader, progenitor”). Doublet of Archegetes (epithet of Apollo). Compare exegete (from Ancient Greek ἐξηγητής (exēgētḗs)).

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