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| Abe Saperstein |
U.S. creator, owner, and promoter of the renowned basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters; born in London, England (b.1902--d.1966). |
| Ahura Mazda |
in Zoroastrianism, the supreme deity and creator of the world; Ormazd. |
| auteurism |
a type of film criticism in which the works of a given director, regarded as the primary creator of a film, are examined to reveal nuances of personal style. |
| author |
the creator of a plan or work. [1/3 definitions] |
| Brahma |
the principal member of the Hindu trinity, considered the creator of the universe. [1/2 definitions] |
| cocreator |
combined form of creator. |
| Frankenstein |
a creation or agency that becomes dangerous to its creator. [1/3 definitions] |
| god |
(cap.) the omnipotent and omniscient being that is worshiped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the creator and ruler of the universe. [1/6 definitions] |
| Kiehtan |
the Creator, according to Wampanoag beliefs. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs concerned with explaining the origins and purposes of the universe, usu. involving belief in a supernatural creator and offering guidance in ethics and morals. [1/4 definitions] |
| Shiva |
the Hindu god of destruction and reproduction who forms a supreme triad with Brahma, the creator, and Vishnu, the preserver; Siva. |
| wright |
a worker at or creator of something (usu. used in combination). |
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