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Definition of creditor

creditor

/ˈkrɛdɪtər/
cred · i · tor
Plural:creditors
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Adjective:creditorial
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creditor Lexical Profile

creditor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, bank, or company to whom money is owed for goods, services, or loans provided.

Example

"The bankrupt retail chain negotiated a restructuring plan with its primary creditors to avoid total liquidation."

Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'creditor' (the party to whom money is owed) with 'debtor' (the party who owes the money).

• Rhymes for creditor

• Nearby Words

credit
creditable
creditably
creditor
creditrix
creditworthiness
creditworthy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Anglo-French crediteur and Latin creditor, from credere ('to believe, trust, or entrust').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creditor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creditor
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