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animator
noun an·i·ma·tor \ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər\
: a person who creates animated movies and cartoons
Full Definition of ANIMATOR
1
: one that animates <prime animator of the movement>
2
: an artist who creates drawings for an animated cartoon
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First Known Use of ANIMATOR
1611
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ANIMATOR Defined for Kids
animator
noun an·i·ma·tor \ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər\
Definition of ANIMATOR for Kids
: a person who creates animated movies and cartoons
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