collaborator
Collaborator (noun) means someone who works with others on a shared project. Example: “She thanked her collaborators during the acceptance speech.”
How to Use Collaborator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA partner in a joint project, or, in a wartime sense, someone who sides with an occupying enemy.
Word Forms
collaborators plural
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She thanked her _____ during the acceptance speech.
Etymology
Borrowed from French collaborateur.
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Rhymes for collaborator
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What does “collaborator” mean?
The word “collaborator” means someone who works with others on a shared project. In plain terms, a partner in a joint project, or, in a wartime sense, someone who sides with an occupying enemy.
How do you pronounce “collaborator”?
“Collaborator” is pronounced kuh-LA-buh-ray-tuh (/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “collaborator” in a sentence?
Here is “collaborator” used in a sentence: “She thanked her collaborators during the acceptance speech.”
What is another word for “collaborator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “collaborator” include collaborationist, collaboratress, collaboratrix, jackal, quisler and quisling.
What part of speech is “collaborator”?
“Collaborator” is a noun.
Where does the word “collaborator” come from?
The word “collaborator” comes from French. Borrowed from French collaborateur.
Is “collaborator” a common word?
“Collaborator” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “collaborator” have?
“Collaborator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who works with others on a shared project.