contributor

noun
UK /kənˈtrɪb.jə.tər/
US /kənˈtrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/

A contributor is a person who gives something to help others.

Every contributor to the food drive brought a can of soup.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who writes articles or stories for a magazine, newspaper, or website.

She is a regular contributor to the school newspaper.

3. A person or thing that helps cause something to happen.

Fast cars are a major contributor to air pollution in cities.

4. A person who gives money or support to a cause or organization.

The museum thanked each contributor at the opening event.