ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Contributor

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Contributor is a noun meaning A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Methane is a major contributor to global warming
He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.
I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.
William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of The New York Times for many years.

Word Forms

Synonyms for contributor

Depending on context, synonyms include subscriber.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subscriber, benefactor, donor, giver, supporter, helper.

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