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

Plus, understanding the reach and value of traditional media placements has become more important given the rise of social media news influencers, digital creators and podcasters. —Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024

Yao was also the creator and screenwriter of the popular '90s Chinese TV drama My Fair Princess. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

And, launching the report, CISAC president and former ABBA band member Björn Ulvaeus, said that Australia and New Zealand were leading the world in protecting creators. —Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Wedding Collectibles Personalized Wooden Custom Recipe Cutting Board Engrave a cutting board with a family recipe in the creator’s original handwriting for a gift that’s sure to become a treasured heirloom. —Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 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