C1noun 2K

Contributor

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtrɪbjətə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈtrɪbjətər/"]/

Meaning of Contributor

a person who writes articles for a magazine, book or website, or who talks on a radio or television programme or at a meeting

In simple words: A person who helps or adds to something.

Contributor in a sentence

• a regular contributor to this magazine
• I am a contributor to several blogs.
• She was a long-time contributor to Time Magazine.
• The core of regular contributors is essential to the magazine.
• She continues to be a regular contributor to the journal.
• Older people are important contributors to the economy.
• the largest net contributor to EU funds
• Politicians are often suspected of trying to appease campaign contributors from the oil industry.
• net contributors to the economy
• Sulphur dioxide is a pollutant and a major contributor to acid rain.

How to use Contributor

Used in both professional and casual contexts. Common in discussions about teamwork, projects, or any context where someone's input is valued. Not typically used in a negative context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'contributor' as someone who 'contributes'—combine 'con' and 'tribute' to remember.

Related words

Collocations with Contributor

• important
• key
• significant
• contributor to
• important
• key
• significant
• contributor to
• important
• key
• significant
• contributor to

Synonyms for Contributor

• participant
• helper
• donor
• provider
• supporter

Opposites of Contributor

• non-contributor
• taker

Common mistakes with Contributor

• Confusing with 'contributer' (the correct spelling is 'contributor')
• Using 'contributor' for someone who only takes without giving (it implies giving too)
• Believing it can only refer to money contributions (it can also refer to ideas, time, etc.)

Frequently asked questions about Contributor

What does Contributor mean?

A person who helps or adds to something.

What is the definition of Contributor?

a person who writes articles for a magazine, book or website, or who talks on a radio or television programme or at a meeting

How do you use Contributor in a sentence?

a regular contributor to this magazine

Can you give another example of Contributor?

I am a contributor to several blogs.

What are synonyms for Contributor?

Common alternatives include participant, helper, donor, provider, supporter.

What is the opposite of Contributor?

Opposite meanings include non-contributor, taker.

What words go with Contributor?

It commonly pairs with important, key, significant, contributor to, important, key, significant, contributor to, important, key, significant, contributor to.

What are common mistakes when using Contributor?

Confusing with 'contributer' (the correct spelling is 'contributor') Using 'contributor' for someone who only takes without giving (it implies giving too) Believing it can only refer to money contributions (it can also refer to ideas, time, etc.)

How do you pronounce Contributor?

US: /["/kənˈtrɪbjətər/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtrɪbjətə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contributor?

Used in both professional and casual contexts. Common in discussions about teamwork, projects, or any context where someone's input is valued. Not typically used in a negative context.

What CEFR level is Contributor?

"Contributor" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.