contributor
Americannoun
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a person who contributes money, assistance, etc.
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a person who contributes an article, story, etc., to a newspaper, magazine, or the like.
noun
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a person who contributes, esp one who writes for a newspaper or one who makes a donation to a cause, etc
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something that is a factor in or is partly responsible for something
alcohol was a contributor to his death
Other Word Forms
- contributorial adjective
- noncontributor noun
Etymology
Origin of contributor
1400–50; late Middle English contributour < Anglo-French. See contribute, -tor
Example Sentences
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Citi expects 2-nanometer chips to become the biggest revenue contributor at TSMC, with clear order visibility for at least over the next three years, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Rivers, 27, has been a dependable backup and special teams contributor during his four seasons with the Rams.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Mohan cited increased confidence in the optical cycle, a 40% net income contributor, and AI data center demand.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Salah possessed the selfish, ruthless streak that is common among all the greats, but the assists figure alone demonstrates he was also a team contributor.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“And now we turn to regular contributor Royal, for an update on how the new Wizarding order is affecting the Muggle world.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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