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contributor

/kənˈtrɪb.jə.tɚ/
con · trib · u · tor
Adverb:contributorily
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Plural:contributors
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Adjective:contributory
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• noun

1

A person or organization that gives money, resources, time, or effort to help achieve something or to support a charity, campaign, or common cause.

Example

"She has been a generous financial contributor to the local children's hospital for over a decade."

2

A person who writes articles, creates content, or provides commentary for a magazine, newspaper, book, broadcast, or collaborative project.

Example

"The anthology features essays from over twenty guest contributors specializing in environmental science."

3

Something that plays a significant part in causing a situation, phenomenon, or outcome to happen.

Example

"Chronic stress is widely recognized as a major contributor to high blood pressure and sleep disorders."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century via Anglo-French contributour and Late Latin contributor, derived from Latin contribuere ('to bring together, add, or unite'), from com- ('together') and tribuere ('to allot, pay, or bestow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contributor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contributor
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