creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər 

: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being

especially, Creator : god sense 1

Synonyms

• author
• begetter
• establisher
• father
• founder
• founding father
• generator
• inaugurator
• initiator
• instituter
• institutor
• originator
• sire

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Its platforms have empowered creators globally, leaving a digital footprint and legacy of innovation and creativity. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

This creates a dangerous scenario where America's commitment to protecting creators' rights could inadvertently hand technological leadership to an adversarial authoritarian regime. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

Steele worries, too, about losing access to TikTok Shop, the app’s storefront feature that lets creators host live selling events. —Clare Duffy, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025

In two particular cases, creators supposedly threatened to hang themselves and commit acts of violence live on Pump.Fun. —Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025

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

Phrases Containing creator

• co-creator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1