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Donor

UK /["/ˈdəʊnə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈdəʊnər/"]/

Definition

a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, clothes, food, etc. to a charity, etc.

In simple words: A person who gives money or gifts to help others.

Examples

The donor gave a generous contribution to the charity.
An organ donor can save multiple lives through transplantation.
She became a blood donor to help patients in need.
The donor of the money wished to remain anonymous.
As a donor, he felt proud to support medical research.

Usage notes

Used in charitable contexts, often formal or in non-profit discussions. Not commonly used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

donor + object (e.g. donor + funds)

Memory hint

Think of 'donate' – a donor is someone who donates.

Collocations

wealthy
big
generous
give something
make a donation
pledge something
country
government
blood
bone-marrow
egg
donate something
give something
blood
egg
organ

Synonyms

contributor
giver
philanthropist
benefactor

Antonyms

recipient
donee

Common mistakes

'Donor' is confused with 'donee', the recipient of a donation.
'Donor' is misused in contexts unrelated to giving, such as 'donor of a job'.