Animator

//ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.

    "In recent years, animators using computer rendering have largely superseded artists working by hand."

  2. 2
    the technician who produces animated cartoons wordnet
  3. 3
    One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life.

    "The android turned to gaze at its animator."

  4. 4
    someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people wordnet

Synonyms

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abettorenergiserenergizerenergizergadflyhistorical interpreter

Example

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"The influx of Chinese tourists was mainly prompted by the popular Japanese animator and movie director Hayao Miyazaki, who used Civita as a backdrop for the Oscar-award winning feature film, The Enchanted City."

Etymology

From Latin animātor. By surface analysis, animate + -or. Piecewise doublet of animateur.

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