Creditor Meaning
/ˈkɹɛdɪtə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person to whom a debt is owed.
nounOne who gives credence to something; a believer.
Sentence Examples
The poor man's door has a creditor's latch.
The bank acted as the primary creditor for the business.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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The bank became my largest ____ after I took out the loan.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English creditour, from Anglo-Norman creditour, from Latin crēditor, from crēditum (“loan”), from crēditus, perfect passive participle of crēdō (“lend”).
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The bank became my largest ____ after I took out the loan.