1
: one that gives, donates, or presents something
2
: one used as a source of biological material (such as blood or an organ)
3
a
: a compound capable of giving up a part (such as an atom, chemical group, or subatomic particle) for combination with an acceptor
b
: an impurity added to a semiconductor to increase the number of mobile electrons
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The money was raised from individual donors.
She is one of the charity's major donors.
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First, donors inspired by the cause put their money behind the project.
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Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The fundraiser has surpassed its $75,000 goal, raising more than $88,000 as of Dec. 28 thanks to more than 2,000 donors so far.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
According to a Thursday news release from the Christian charity, a generous donor dropped a half-ounce gold American Eagle Coin with a $25 face value on Dec. 19.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
The trip has become an annual one for the Bidens, who in the past have stayed at a wealthy donor's home on the island.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The fundraiser has surpassed its $75,000 goal, raising more than $88,000 as of Dec. 28 thanks to more than 2,000 donors so far.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
According to a Thursday news release from the Christian charity, a generous donor dropped a half-ounce gold American Eagle Coin with a $25 face value on Dec. 19.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
The trip has become an annual one for the Bidens, who in the past have stayed at a wealthy donor's home on the island.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donor. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər 
-ˌnȯr
1
: one that donates
2
: one used as a source of bodily material or parts
a blood donor
a kidney donor
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr
: one that gives, donates, grants, or confers something
specifically
: settlor
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