1. a person or organization to whom money is owed

Examples

• The company struggled to pay its creditors after losing several major contracts.
• She listed all her creditors when filing for bankruptcy.
• The bank is the largest creditor in this loan agreement.
• Creditors have the right to collect debts owed to them.
• The business owner met with creditors to negotiate payment terms.
• After winning the lottery, he paid off all his creditors immediately.