creator
UK: kriˈeɪ.tər | US: kriˈeɪ.t̬ɚ
n. a person or thing that brings something into existence
n. (theology) God, as the ultimate originator of the universe
n. (informal) a person who produces innovative work, especially in art or technology
creator = crea<make, produce> + tor<agent noun suffix>
- crea: From Latin creare ("to make, produce, bring forth"), rooted in Proto-Indo-European ḱer- ("to grow"). Retains the core meaning of "bringing into existence."
- tor: A Latin agent noun suffix (like in actor, doctor), indicating "one who performs the action."
Etymology Origin:
The word creator traces back to Latin creator, derived from creare ("to create"). It entered English via Old French creatour (12th century), originally with strong theological connotations (referring to God as the "Creator"). Over time, it broadened to secular contexts, reflecting human innovation in art, science, and technology. The morphemes crea- and -tor remain transparent, making the word easy to deconstruct for learners.
The artist was celebrated as a brilliant creator of surreal landscapes.
In many religions, the universe is attributed to a divine creator.
She is the creator of a popular video game series.
As a creator, he constantly experiments with new materials.
The company positions itself as a creator of sustainable technologies.