Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ator

Noun Suffix

/eɪˈteɪər/

Definition

A suffix used to form nouns indicating an agent or doer of an action.

Examples

Generator: A device that generates electricity.
Dictator: A ruler with absolute power, often taken by force.
Animator: A person who creates animated visual content.

Meaning

The suffix ‘ator’ is attached to verbs to create nouns that describe a person or thing that performs a specific action. For example, in the word ‘creator’, ‘create’ is the verb, and ‘creator’ is the noun describing someone who creates.