demiurge
Pronunciation: /ˈdiːmɪəːdʒ, ˈdɛm-/
noun
- a being responsible for the creation of the universe, in particular:
- (in Platonic philosophy) the Maker or Creator of the world.
- (in Gnosticism and other theological systems) a heavenly being, subordinate to the Supreme Being, that is considered to be the controller of the material world and antagonistic to all that is purely spiritual.
Origin:
early 17th century (denoting a magistrate in certain ancient Greek states): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek dēmiourgos 'craftsman', from dēmios 'public' (from dēmos 'people') + -ergos 'working'