1. a person or thing that kindles or ignites something, especially passion, interest, or enthusiasm
Usage: literary or formal; often used metaphorically

Examples

• The mentor was an enkindler of young talent in the arts.
• Her speech proved to be an enkindler of social change.
• The novel served as an enkindler of imagination for generations of readers.
• He was known as an enkindler of creative spirit among his students.
• The discovery became an enkindler of scientific curiosity worldwide.