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Definition of creon

creon

/ˈkriːɒn/
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creon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

In Greek mythology, a ruler of Thebes and brother-in-law of Oedipus, prominently depicted in the Theban tragedies of Sophocles.

Example

"In Sophocles' tragedy Antigone, King Creon issues a royal decree forbidding the burial of Polynices."

2

A trademarked pharmaceutical preparation of pancrelipase (pancreatic enzymes) used as replacement therapy to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Example

"The gastroenterologist prescribed Creon to help the patient properly digest fats and proteins."

• Rhymes for creon

• Nearby Words

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creole
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from the Ancient Greek proper name Kreōn, literally meaning 'ruler' or 'lord', derived from the verb kreiō ('to rule').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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