innovator/ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/EtymologyFrom Late Latin innovātor, from innovō; equivalent to innovate + -or.innovator means Someone who innovates; a creator of new ideas. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.nounSomeone who innovates; a creator of new ideas.“Described by the judging panel as a "Swiss army knife of the 21st century", Apache Hadoop picked up the innovator of the year award for having the potential to change the face of media innovations.”An early adopter.