Contributor: meaning, definitions and examples

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contributor

 

[ kənˈtrɪbjʊtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work

A person who contributes something, especially money, to a cause or organization.

Synonyms

donor, patron, sponsor

Examples of usage

  • The generous contributor donated a large sum of money to the charity event.
  • The contributors to the project were acknowledged during the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

publication

A person who writes articles or provides content for a publication.

Synonyms

author, journalist, writer

Examples of usage

  • She is a regular contributor to the magazine, writing insightful articles on travel.
  • The contributors to the newspaper come from diverse backgrounds.
Context #3 | Noun

software

A person who writes code or develops software.

Synonyms

coder, developer, programmer

Examples of usage

  • The team of contributors collaborated on the open-source project.
  • He is a key contributor to the development of the software.

Translations

Translations of the word "contributor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contribuidor

🇮🇳 योगदानकर्ता

🇩🇪 Beitragender

🇮🇩 kontributor

🇺🇦 співавтор

🇵🇱 współpracownik

🇯🇵 貢献者 (こうけんしゃ)

🇫🇷 contributeur

🇪🇸 contribuyente

🇹🇷 katkıda bulunan

🇰🇷 기여자 (gieoja)

🇸🇦 مساهم

🇨🇿 přispěvatel

🇸🇰 prispievateľ

🇨🇳 贡献者 (gòngxiàn zhě)

🇸🇮 prispevalec

🇮🇸 framlagandi

🇰🇿 үлес қосушы

🇬🇪 შემომწყობი

🇦🇿 töhfə verən

🇲🇽 contribuyente

Word origin

The word 'contributor' originated from the Latin word 'contribuere', which means 'to bring together' or 'to add'. It first appeared in English in the 18th century. The concept of contribution has been valued in various fields, from philanthropy to academic research. Contributors play a crucial role in supporting causes, creating content, and developing innovative solutions.

See also: contribute, contributing, contribution, contributions, contributors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,380, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.