Contributor

noun

Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.nounA benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

"I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International."

2.nounA person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.

"He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests."

3.nounA person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.

"With her strength and intelligence, she was an important contributor to the victorious effort."

4.nounA person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

"William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of the New York Times for many years."

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