English Reference
noun

creator

n.
US /kɹiˈeɪtɝ/ UK /kɹiːˈeɪtɐ/ cre·ator UK spelling creator's, creator's

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    a person who invents, produces, or makes something new.

    a person or thing that brings something into existence; an originator or inventor.

    Simple

    The creator of the popular series was interviewed on the morning news.

    In context

    The creator of the new software architecture insisted that simplicity was the primary goal of the entire project.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    a person who makes videos, photos, or other media for the internet.

    a person who produces and publishes digital content for social media platforms, often as a professional career.

    Simple

    Many young people want to become a full-time creator on YouTube.

    In context

    The platform introduced new tools to help every digital creator monetize their video content more effectively.

    influencercontent producer
  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal Religion

    a name for God, used to describe the being who made the universe.

    a title for a supreme being or deity credited with the creation of the universe.

    Simple

    The poet wrote about the beauty of the world and its creator.

    In context

    In many religious traditions, the Creator is viewed as an entity existing outside of time and space.

  4. 04 C1 Advanced Technical Sport

    a player who sets up chances for their teammates to score.

    a player responsible for orchestrating attacking moves and creating goal-scoring opportunities.

    Simple

    The team needs a creative midfielder who can act as a creator.

    In context

    The manager praised the young midfielder for being a natural creator who consistently finds space in the final third.

Amazon owns Twitch and a setting allowing the US tech giant to take data generated by creators and audiences to train AI is turned on by default.

BBC News· 13 Aug 2026

Spotify will allow music creators to reveal if their identities are AI-created – and will then label them as an AI persona – but it will not rely on self-disclosure alone.

The Guardian· 11 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Common
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