noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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noun
Meaning 1
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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Meaning 2
A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 3
A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Methane is a major contributor to global warming
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 4
A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of The New York Times for many years.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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Meaning 5
a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: writer, author
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noun
Meaning 6
someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.