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Word

creator

noun C1
UK /kɹiːˈeɪ̯təː/
US /kɹiːˈæ̝ɪ̯təː/

Meanings

noun

a person who makes something new, especially creative work such as art, writing, or digital content

creator: a person who makes something new, especially creative work such as art, writing, or digital content
noun

the person, group, or company that originates and develops a product, concept, or project

creator: the person, group, or company that originates and develops a product, concept, or project

Definition

A creator is a person or group that makes something new, especially art, media, or ideas.

A creator is someone who produces or invents something, such as a film, a design, a game, or an online video. The word often highlights originality and the act of bringing something into existence. It can refer to individual artists and writers as well as teams or companies that develop products and content.

Examples

  • As a creator, I try to balance originality with clarity so my audience can follow my ideas.
  • You can contact the creator directly to ask whether you may reuse the footage in your documentary.
  • The creator of the series built tension slowly, then paid it off with a tightly written finale.
  • She credited the creator in her presentation because the concept shaped the entire project.
  • They invited a creator from the local community to lead a workshop on storytelling and editing.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse creator with creative; creator is a noun (a person), while creative is usually an adjective (describing something).