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Vinony

creditor

noun

  1. Person or organization that has a right to a benefit
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɛdɪtə/ / /ˈkɹɛdɪtɚ/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English creditour, from Anglo-Norman creditour, from Latin crēditor, from crēditum (“loan”), from crēditus, perfect passive participle of crēdō (“lend”).

  1. A person to whom a debt is owed.

    “The creditor demanded immediate payment.”

    “She met with her creditors to negotiate the debt.”

  2. One who gives credence to something; a believer.