contributor

noun

A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

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 benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

Roots

tribuotribut- · Latin · grant, allot

Synonyms for contributor

subscribern donator supportern backern donorn almsgivern patronn conferrern philanthropistn

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Where does contributor come from?

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