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Illustrator: meaning, definitions and examples

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illustrator

 

[ ˈɪləstreɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

graphic design

A person who creates illustrations for books, magazines, advertisements, etc. They use their artistic skills to convey a message or tell a story through visual images.

Synonyms

artist, drawer, graphic designer

Examples of usage

  • The illustrator did a fantastic job bringing the author's characters to life.
  • She hired an illustrator to create the cover art for her new novel.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A software program used for creating illustrations, such as drawings, diagrams, and other visual representations.

Synonyms

design software, drawing tool, graphic editor

Examples of usage

  • She used an illustrator to design the logo for her startup.
  • The new version of the illustrator includes advanced features for digital art.
Context #3 | Noun

animator

An illustrator in the field of animation who creates visual elements for films, cartoons, and other animated media.

Synonyms

animation artist, cartoonist, visual designer

Examples of usage

  • The illustrator worked closely with the animators to bring the characters to life.
  • She trained as an illustrator before transitioning into animation.

Translations

Translations of the word "illustrator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilustrador

🇮🇳 चित्रकार

🇩🇪 Illustrator

🇮🇩 ilustrator

🇺🇦 ілюстратор

🇵🇱 ilustrator

🇯🇵 イラストレーター

🇫🇷 illustrateur

🇪🇸 ilustrador

🇹🇷 illüstratör

🇰🇷 삽화가

🇸🇦 رسام توضيحي

🇨🇿 ilustrátor

🇸🇰 ilustrátor

🇨🇳 插画家

🇸🇮 ilustrator

🇮🇸 myndskreytingamaður

🇰🇿 иллюстратор

🇬🇪 ილუსტრატორი

🇦🇿 illüstrator

🇲🇽 ilustrador

Etymology

The word 'illustrator' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'illustrare', which means 'to illuminate' or 'to make clear'. The term evolved to refer to artists who create visual representations to accompany text or convey a message. Over time, the role of an illustrator has expanded to include various forms of visual communication, from traditional illustrations in books to digital art in graphic design and animation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,743, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.