Meaning
creditor
- A person, company, or institution to whom money or an obligation is owed.
In a sentence
La società ha promesso di pagare tutti i suoi creditori entro l'anno.
The company promised to pay all its creditors within the year.
Sei creditore o debitore nei confronti di quella banca?
Are you a creditor or a debtor with respect to that bank?
Il tribunale ha convocato i creditori principali per discutere l'accordo.
The court summoned the main creditors to discuss the agreement.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| creditore | masculine · singular |
| creditori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'creditrice'.
- The antonym is 'debitore' (debtor).