noun
donor
DOH-nuh
noun
1
A person or organization that gives something, especially money, blood, or an organ.
"The hospital is always looking for blood donors."
"A wealthy donor funded the new library wing."
How to Use Donor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who gives — often money to a charity or cause, or blood/organs for medical use.
Common pairings
blood donor
organ donor
generous donor
Word Forms
donors plural
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur, ultimately from Latin donare, "to give."