donor

do-nor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who donates money, goods, or time to a cause or organization.

  2. 2.

    A person who provides blood, organs, or tissue for medical use.

  3. 3.

    (Chemistry/Biology) An atom or molecule that provides electrons, protons, or other particles to another.

Forms

plural: donors

Phrases & expressions

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    blood donor — A person who gives blood for transfusions
  • •
    organ donor — A person who provides organs for transplantation
  • •
    sperm donor — A man who provides sperm for artificial insemination
  • •
    donor card — A card indicating willingness to donate organs

Related words

Antonyms: receiver, recipient
See also: benefactor, donate, donation
Synonyms: benefactor, contributor, giver, patron

Etymology

From Old French doneur, from Latin donator ("giver"), from donare ("to give").