Definition of CONTRIBUTOR

contributor

Meanings

Plural: contributors

Noun

  • someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
  • a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
  • A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
  • A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
  • A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
  • A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

subscriber

Scrabble Score: 15

contributor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contributor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contributor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

contributor is a valid Words With Friends word