distributor
Translation
distributor, wholesaler, supplier
Examples
The company is a major software distributor.
The company is a major software distributor.
The distributor in a car engine needs to be replaced.
The distributor in a car engine needs to be replaced.
Grammar Patterns
((a distributor of sth.)) a company that supplies (sth.) The company is a major software distributor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wholesaler, supplier, dealer, agent
Etymology
From 'distribute' plus the agent suffix '-or'. It means 'a person or thing that distributes'.
Memory Tips
The '-or' ending often signifies a person or thing that does an action, like 'actor' or 'creator'. A 'distributor' is one who distributes.