contributor — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

   Examples

   I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.

2. A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.

   Examples

   He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.

   The nation lost two major contributors to the cause of human rights in the murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk on Nov. 27.

3. A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.

   Examples

   Methane is a major contributor to global warming

4. A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

   Examples

   William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of The New York Times for many years.

Noun

1. someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

   Synonyms

   subscriber

   Broader terms

   donorgiverpresenterbestowerconferrer

2. a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book

   Broader terms

   writerauthor