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Contributor

/kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ · noun

Meaning

A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
  2. A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
  3. A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
  4. A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

Example Sentences

I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.
He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.
The nation lost two major contributors to the cause of human rights in the murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk on Nov. 27.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming
William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of The New York Times for many years.

Synonyms for contributor

subscriber

Antonyms for contributor

Related Words

subscriberbenefactordonorgiversupporterhelpercontributorycontributionmemberassociategrantoraideassistantresponsiblecollaboratorcoworkerintervenorfactorcolleagueparticipant

Word Forms

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does contributor mean?

Contributor means A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause..

What is a synonym for contributor?

Common synonyms include subscriber.

What is the opposite of contributor?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use contributor in a sentence?

I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.

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