contributor
noun
Simple meaning
A writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kuhntribyuhterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kəntˈɹɪbjətɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
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.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
Contributor sounds neutral and constructive, describing someone or something that adds value, support, work, money or influence.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
- News/reporting
- Academic writing
Usage note
The word follows “to”: a contributor to a project, a fund or a problem, the noun after it decides whether it sounds like praise.
Nearby words
- donor , specifically gives money or goods
- participant , takes part without necessarily adding value
- author , created the work rather than supporting it
Natural pattern: contributor to + noun
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use contributor
- “Each team member was a valued contributor to the successful project.”
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Related Words
Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.
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- monthlynoun
- weeklynoun
- encyclopedianoun
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