creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər How to pronounce creator (audio)
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
especially, Creator : god sense 1

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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The hope was that the trio could usher in a new phase for the reality universe, to move forward after the ignominy of its creator’s sudden exit. Peter White, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025 Canon clearly hopes to change the story with the V1 and give creators and photo enthusiasts a pocket camera that delivers strong performance. Spiritual Successor to G1 X The V1 is billed as a hybrid camera that puts its video features at the forefront. Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025 The resulting look left the creator in tears of laughter. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Are custom creator experiences coming to Grand Theft Auto? Charlie Fink, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creator was in the 14th century

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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

creator

noun
cre·​ator
krē-ˈāt-ər
1
: one that creates or produces : maker
2
capitalized : god sense 1

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