contributor

/kən'tribjutə/

Thân thiện

A regular contributor writes a column for the local newspaper.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who writes articles, stories, or other content for publication: A "contributor" is someone whose written work appears in a newspaper, magazine, journal, book, or website.
   • A person who gives money, help, or ideas to a common fund, cause, or effort: A "contributor" is someone who provides a financial donation or actively participates in and supports a project, collection, or result.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She is a regular contributor to the science magazine, writing about new discoveries.
  • The museum thanked all the contributors who donated to the building fund.
  • Every team member was a key contributor to the project's success.

Advanced Usage

• "Major/minor contributor": Used to indicate the relative importance or amount of someone's contribution.

  • He was a major contributor to the charity's annual campaign.
  • While a minor contributor to the book, her chapter was very insightful.

• "Contributor to": The standard preposition used to link the contributor and what they contribute to.

  • She is a significant contributor to our understanding of climate change.

Variants and Related Words

• Contribute (verb): To give (money, time, knowledge) or supply (an article) for publication.
  • He contributes articles to the local paper.
• Contribution (noun): The thing contributed (e.g., money, an article) or the act of contributing.
  • Her financial contribution made the event possible.
• Contributory (adjective): Playing a part in bringing something about.
  • Stress was a contributory factor in his illness.

Synonyms

• Donor: A person who gives money or goods to a fund or cause (emphasizes the financial aspect).
• Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.
• Collaborator: A person who works jointly on an activity or project.
• Columnist / Correspondent: Specific types of writers who contribute regularly to publications.

Related Phrases

• "To be a contributor to something": The standard phrase indicating one's role in providing support or content.
  • He is proud to be a contributor to the community garden.

Related Idioms

• "Every little helps": This common saying reflects the idea that every contributor, no matter how small their contribution, adds value to the whole. While not containing the word "contributor," it directly relates to the concept.
  • We appreciate all donations; every little helps.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
2. someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

Từ đồng nghĩa

• subscriber