C1noun1K

Creator

UK /["/kriˈeɪtə(r)/"]/US /["/kriˈeɪtər/"]/

Definition

a person who has made or invented a particular thing

In simple words: A person who makes or produces something.

Examples

  • Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse

Usage notes

Use 'creator' for casual or formal contexts. It's appropriate in discussions about art, technology, or innovation but may sound formal in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

creator + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'create-or' who makes things happen.

Collocations

  • media creator
  • content creator
  • game creator
  • digital creator
  • creative creator

Synonyms

  • producer
  • originator
  • author
  • inventor
  • innovator

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • separator

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'creature', which refers to a living being.
  • Using 'creators' in singular contexts when 'creator' is intended.