Plural of creator; people or entities that make, produce, or bring something into existence.
From Latin 'creator' (maker), derived from 'creare' (to create, make). The term originally referred to God as the ultimate creator, but expanded to any being that brings something new into being.
The word 'creator' is deeply connected to religious language—it's literally what we call God in many traditions—but now it's being reclaimed by everyday people on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, showing how language evolves to match new cultures.
Historically, 'creator' roles were male-coded in science, art, and technology. Women's creative contributions were often attributed to male relatives or erased entirely.
Use 'creators' for all genders; specify role ('artists', 'inventors', 'authors') when clarity helps.
Women created foundational works in programming (Ada Lovelace), film (Alice Guy-Blaché), and countless fields now credited to men.
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