der Initiant
Translation
initiator, proponent, instigator
Examples
Er war der Initiant des Volksbegehrens.
He was the initiator of the referendum.
Die Initianten trafen sich zur Besprechung.
The initiators met for a discussion.
Grammar Patterns
the initiator of sth. He was the initiator of this project.
Similar Words
Urheber (originator), Begründer (founder), Anstifter (instigator)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'initiieren' (to initiate), which is derived from the Latin 'initiare' (to begin).
Memory Tips
Connected to the English word 'initiate'. 'Initiator' is the more common term in standard German; 'Initiant' is often found in Swiss German.