creditor — a person or organization to whom money is owed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization to whom money is owed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkredɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My mom became my creditor when I borrowed money for pizza last week.
- The company filed for bankruptcy to negotiate with its creditors.
- He avoided his creditors by hiding in the library for three hours.
creditor
NOUN[/ˈkredɪtər/]
a person or organization to whom money is owed
The creditor knocks on the merchant's door demanding repayment of last month's loan.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin credere (to believe, to trust), creditor originally referred to one who trusts another with money. The term reflects the fundamental act of lending, which involves extending trust to a borrower.
Breakdown
credere (to believe, to trust) + -or (one who does/agent noun) → creditor (one who trusts/lends)
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📝Examples
“My mom became my creditor when I borrowed money for pizza last week.”
“The company filed for bankruptcy to negotiate with its creditors.”
“He avoided his creditors by hiding in the library for three hours.”
“The court ordered the debtor to pay all creditors within six months.”
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