contributor

== English == === Alternative forms === contributour (obsolete) === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman contributour (from Latin contribuō); equivalent to contribute +‎ -or. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/, /-ju-/ (UK) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/, /-juː-/, /-jʊ-/, /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ === Noun === contributor (plural contributors) 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. Methane is a major contributor to global warming A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc. William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of The New York Times for many years. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====