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creditor
noun cred·i·tor \ˈkre-di-tər, -ˌtȯr\
: a person, bank, or company that lends money to someone
Full Definition of CREDITOR
: one to whom a debt is owed; especially : a person to whom money or goods are due
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First Known Use of CREDITOR
15th century
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creditor
noun cred·i·tor \ˈkre-də-tər\
Definition of CREDITOR for Kids
: a person to whom a debt is owed
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