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

Many TikTok creators even claim that the practice has blessed them with everything from greater fortune to true love. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024

By increasing revenue for musicians and creators, music can also drive broader economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation. —Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight recently teased to the U.K.’s Times Radio that there could be additional projects beyond the film slated for release in the next year or so. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024

Arsenal have not long got one left-footed creator back from injury — they are unbeaten in the 11 games since Martin Odegaard returned to the starting lineup — and have now lost another. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 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

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