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contributor

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //kənˈtɹɪbjətɝ// UK //kəntɹˈɪbjuːtɐ// con·trib·u·tor

n. a person who gives something, like money, time, or ideas, to help a group or project succeed. It can also be a thing that helps cause a specific result.

n. a person or entity that provides resources, ideas, or content toward a collective effort; also used to describe a factor that helps bring about a particular outcome.


SIMPLE

She is a regular contributor to the local charity.

CONTEXTUAL

The magazine's lead editor thanked every contributor for meeting the tight deadline during the holiday season.

COMPLEX

While lifestyle choices are a major contributor to heart disease, genetic factors also play a significant role in determining an individual's overall risk profile.

Synonyms
Origin

From Anglo-Norman contributour (from Latin contribuō); equivalent to contribute + -or.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'to'.

Pitfall

a contributor for the projecta contributor to the projectThe noun typically takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'for' when identifying the recipient of the contribution.

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