26984 words

contributor

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
a person who contributes something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:

Examples:

contributor to On the last page of the programme, there is a list of contributors to the theatre appeal.
2
someone who writes articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book
3
a person who helps by giving money, or someone whose writing or art is published or shown with pieces by other people:

Examples:

a campaign contributor
He became a regular contributor to The New Yorker.
4
one of the reasons why something happens:

Examples:

contributor to sth Good management has been a big contributor to the company's success.
Aviation is considered to be the fastest growing contributor to global warming.
5
a person or company that pays money into a pension fund, medical insurance policy, etc.:

Examples:

The contributors and the pension fund trustees have been haggling over the details.
6
a person or company that gives money or support to help another person, company, or organization achieve its goal:

Examples:

contributor to sth He is one of Tennessee's biggest contributors to Republican causes.

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