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corroborator

/kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪ.tɚ/
cor · rob · o · ra · tor

Adverb:corroboratively
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Plural:corroborators
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Adjective:corroborative
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corroborator Lexical Profile

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1

A person or thing that confirms, supports, or gives credence to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

"The defense attorney called an independent witness to serve as a corroborator for the defendant's alibi."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb corroborate, from Latin corroboratus, past participle of corroborare ('to strengthen'), formed from com- ('together') and robur ('strength' or 'hard oak').

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