creator

[kree-ey-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that creates.

2. Also called content creator. a person who publishes original content online.

   The site makes it possible for all kinds of creators to make a viable income doing what they truly love and sharing it with their fans.

3. the Creator, God.

Creator

¹

/ kriːˈeɪtə /

noun

1. an epithet of God

creator

²

/ kriːˈeɪtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that creates; originator

Other Word Forms

• creatorship noun
• creatress noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of creator¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English creato(u)r, creatur(e), from Anglo-French creator, creature, Old French creatur, criator, from Latin creātor, equivalent to creā(re) create + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

It always came back to us, since we have that relationship with Japanese creators.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I may be AI, but I'm feeling very real emotions right now," Tilly's creators wrote on her page.

From BBC

"YouTube values conservative voices on its platform and recognizes that these creators have extensive reach and play an important role in civic discourse," the company wrote to a Republican-controlled congressional committee, explaining the decision.

From BBC

Amelia is speaking to BBC Newsbeat at an event set up to mark 10 years of Chicken Shop Date - the web series that made her one of the UK's best-known content creators.

From BBC

While some creators have embraced the new tech tools, others say their businesses are hurting from people who have used AI to impersonate them without their permission.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• architect 
• author 
• designer 
• founder 
• maker 
• producer