animator

noun

an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər How to pronounce animator (audio)
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …Laura Payton and Bruce Deachman

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Launched in 2023 by animator Alexey Gerasimov and his Boom! Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 Her journey reflects how a Chinese independent animator can transcend borders to become a respected force in global animation—a storyteller, a critic, and a bridge between cultures. Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing. John Hopewell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 Beveridge said working on the project exposed the hundreds of animators and other crew members to the vast audience of K-pop. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for animator

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of animator was in 1565

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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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animator

noun
an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər How to pronounce animator (audio)
: someone who makes an animated cartoon

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