noun

donor

donor, giver, contributor

He is a regular blood donor.

He is a regular blood donor.

An anonymous donor gave the museum a million dollars.

An anonymous donor gave the museum a million pounds.

((a/an)) donor ((of sth.)) a person or group that gives something, especially money, to an organisation. An anonymous donor gave the museum a million pounds.

((a/an)) donor a person who gives blood or a part of their body to be used by doctors. He is a regular blood donor.

Synonyms: contributor, giver, benefactor; Antonyms: recipient, receiver

From Latin 'donare' (to give). The suffix '-or' indicates an agent.

Think of 'donate' + '-or' (a person who does something). A donor opens a door for others with their gift.

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