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

The multi-talented creator recently appeared on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, which led to a rise in streams (109%). —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024

Red carpet event for creators and fans showcasing the competing Elite Eight short films with the Culver Cup Champion chosen at the historic Culver Theater during LA Tech Week. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024

To make matters worse, its creator—Issa López—has now been entrusted with the entire franchise. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

The creator initially launched Black Girl Gamers in 2015 as a Facebook group—a place of refuge as the gaming industry is particularly hostile towards Black women. —Essence, 11 Sep. 2024

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

13th 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