creator

cre-a-tor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person or thing that brings something into existence.

  2. 2.

    (capitalized, the Creator) God, especially as the maker of the universe.

  3. 3.

    A person who creates content, especially for social media platforms.

Forms

plural: creators

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    content creator — someone who produces digital content for platforms
  • •
    the Creator — God (in religious contexts)
  • •
    meet one's Maker/Creator — to die (euphemism)

Related words

Antonyms: destroyer
See also: create, creation, creature, maker
Synonyms: author, designer, inventor, maker, originator

Etymology

From Latin creator, from creare meaning "to make, produce." The religious sense referring to God as Creator dates from the 14th century.