Inventor (noun)

1. A person who invents something, especially a new device or process.
2. A person who originates or creates something new and original.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin inventor, from invent- "come upon", from the verb invenire.

Examples:

1. Thomas Edison is known as the inventor of the light bulb.
2. She was an inventor of new recipes.
3. The inventor of the airplane was Wilbur Wright.
4. He was a successful inventor and businessman.
5. The inventors of the vaccine were praised for their work.