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Meaning of the word creatures in English

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creatures

Noun

1.

an animal, as distinct from a human being.

Example:
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night sounds of birds and other creatures
Synonym:
animalbeastbrutesoulmortalbeinglife formorganismcritter
2.

a person or organization considered to be under the complete control of another.

Example:
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the village teacher was expected to be the creature of his employer
Synonym:
minionlackeyflunkeyhirelingsubordinateservantretainervassalpuppetpawntoolinstrumentdupestoogesuckeryes-manpoodledogsbodyskivvygofer
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