A creatora person or thing that makes or brings something into existence is someone or something that makes, forms, or brings something into existencethe state of being real and alive or present. In religiousconnected with belief in and worship of a deity use, Creator can also refer to God.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /kriˈeɪtər/
Easy pronunciation: kree-AY-ter (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: AY.
Use the person who makes or invents something; not the religious sense for God.
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Creator Meaning
someone who creates something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a person who makes, invents, or brings something into existence
Example: She is the creator of the popular web series.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- maker — A close everyday synonym when talking about a person who makes something.
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Other Meanings of Creator
Meaning 2
God, especially in Christian and Jewish usage
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a term referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Example: The Creator is praised in many religious texts.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- Almighty — A religious title for God, not a general synonym.
- divine — Used in religious language, but less direct as a noun synonym.
- God Almighty — A direct religious reference to God.
- Godhead — A theological term for God or the divine nature.
- Jehovah — A specific name used for God in religious contexts.
- Lord — A common religious title for God.
- maker — Can mean God in religious language, but it is less specific than the other titles.
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Creator Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- maker
God in Judeo-Christian religious use
- Almighty
- God Almighty
- Jehovah
- Lord
- Godhead
- maker
- divine
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use creator to mean a movie creator, fashion creator, or software creator if you really mean the specific person who made the thing; in those cases, the phrase is usually fine, but the word can sound formal.
- Do not confuse Creator with creator in the religious sense, which refers to God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does creator mean?
Creator usually means a person who makes or invents something. In religious usage, it can also mean God.
What is a good synonym for creator?
Maker is the closest simple synonym in everyday English when creator means a person who makes something.
Is creator the same as God?
Not usually. Creator can refer to a person who makes something, but in religious contexts it can also refer to God.
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