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