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Definition of illustrator

illustrator

/ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/
il · lus · tra · tor
Adverb:illustratively
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Plural:illustrators
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Adjective:illustrative
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illustrator Lexical Profile

illustrator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An artist who creates drawings, paintings, or digital images to accompany, explain, or decorate a written text, book, magazine, or advertisement.

Example

"The children's book author collaborated closely with a talented watercolour illustrator to bring the story's characters to life."

2

A person or thing that serves as an example, clarifies a concept, or makes something clear.

Example

"As an illustrator of complex economic theories, the professor relied on relatable everyday scenarios."

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• Nearby Words

illustration
illustrative
illustratively
illustrator
illustrious
image
imagemaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin illustrator, meaning 'an enlightener', from the verb illustrare ('to light up, embellish, or explain'). The sense of a visual artist who creates pictures for books and periodicals emerged in the mid-19th century.

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