contributor
/kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: contributors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
Noun
Examples
I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
Noun
Examples
He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “contributor” mean?
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
Is “contributor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.