maker

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who makes things
  2. noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
  3. noun a business engaged in manufacturing some product

Etymology

From Middle English maker, makere, equivalent to make + -er. Compare Scots makar, Saterland Frisian Moaker, West Frisian makker, Dutch maker, German Macher, Danish mager, Swedish makare. Doublet of makar.

In classic literature

Synonyms

shaper

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
creator
Narrower (hyponyms)
toolmaker, patternmaker, cobbler, sailmaker, jewelry maker, bookmaker

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