CREATURES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Creature

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English (in the sense ‘something created’): via Old French from late Latin creatura, from the verb creare (see create)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkriːtʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an animal, as distinct from a human being

Short Definition:

animal as distinct from human

Examples:
  • night sounds of birds and other creatures
Definition:

a person or organization considered to be under the complete control of another

Short Definition:

person or organization controlled by another

Examples:
  • the village teacher was expected to be the creature of his employer
Definition:

anything living or existing

Short Definition:

anything living or existing

Examples:
  • dress, jewels, and other transitory creatures

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