noun
animator
A-nih-may-tuh
Animator (noun) means a person who creates animated films, shows, or effects, such as an illustrator who draws frame-by-frame movement. Example: “She trained as an animator before joining a major studio.”
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A person who creates animated films, shows, or effects, such as an illustrator who draws frame-by-frame movement.
"She trained as an animator before joining a major studio."
"The animators spent months perfecting the character's walk cycle."
How to use animator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is making animated art or film.
Common pairings
lead animator
freelance animator
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Word forms
- Plural
- animators
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Etymology
Taken from Latin animātor; on the surface, animate plus -or. It is a piecewise doublet of animateur.
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What does “animator” mean?
The word “animator” means a person who creates animated films, shows, or effects, such as an illustrator who draws frame-by-frame movement. In plain terms, someone whose job is making animated art or film.
How do you pronounce “animator”?
“Animator” is pronounced A-nih-may-tuh (/ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “animator” in a sentence?
Here is “animator” used in a sentence: “She trained as an animator before joining a major studio.”
What part of speech is “animator”?
“Animator” is a noun.
