contributor
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person who writes articles or provides content for a magazine, website, or book.
a person who provides articles, photographs, or other content for a publication or media outlet.
Simple“She has been a regular contributor to the local newspaper for over ten years.”
In context“The editor invited several guest contributors to provide expert commentary on the recent economic shifts for the special anniversary edition.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
someone who gives money or help to a charity or a specific cause.
an individual or organisation that donates money, resources, or effort to a fund or cause.
Simple“The museum thanked every contributor who helped pay for the new art gallery.”
In context“Major contributors to the relief fund were acknowledged in the annual report for their significant financial support during the crisis.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a person or thing that helps cause something to happen or grow.
a factor or agent that is instrumental in the development, creation, or occurrence of a particular result.
Simple“Poor diet is often a major contributor to heart disease.”
In context“Analysts identified high interest rates as a primary contributor to the decline in consumer spending over the last fiscal quarter.”
Usage important contributor · significant contributor
“Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/The Guardian Arson had been a major contributor to this summer’s fires, Monahan said.”
“According to the World Bank, road transport is a major contributor to air pollution in Nigerian cities, with vehicle emissions adding significantly to levels of harmful particulate matter.”
From Anglo-Norman contributour (from Latin contribuō); equivalent to contribute + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.