Donor: meaning, definitions and examples

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donor

[ ˈdəʊnər ]

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organ donation

A person who donates blood, organs, or tissues to help others in need.

Synonyms

benefactor, contributor, philanthropist

Examples of usage

She is a regular blood donor at the local hospital.
The donor's family decided to donate his organs after his passing.

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financial donation

A person or organization that gives money or resources to support a cause or charity.

Synonyms

patron, sponsor, supporter

Examples of usage

The company was a major donor to the local animal shelter.
The donors' contributions helped fund the new community center.

Translations

Translations of the word "donor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doador

🇮🇳 दाता

🇩🇪 Spender

🇮🇩 donor

🇺🇦 донор

🇵🇱 dawca

🇯🇵 ドナー

🇫🇷 donneur

🇪🇸 donante

🇹🇷 bağışçı

🇰🇷 기부자

🇸🇦 متبرع

🇨🇿 dárce

🇸🇰 darca

🇨🇳 捐赠者

🇸🇮 darovalec

🇮🇸 gjafi

🇰🇿 донор

🇬🇪 დონორი

🇦🇿 donor

🇲🇽 donante

Word origin

The word 'donor' originated from the Latin word 'donare', meaning 'to give'. The concept of donation, whether it be blood, organs, money, or resources, has been a part of human society for centuries. Donors play a crucial role in helping those in need and supporting various causes and charities.