donor
UK: ˈdəʊnə | US: ˈdoʊnər
n. a person or organization that donates something, especially money or blood
n. (biology/medicine) an individual or organism providing biological material (e.g., organs, cells) for transplantation
n. (chemistry) a substance or atom that provides electrons or other particles in a reaction
donor = don<give> + or<agent suffix>
- don (from Latin donare, meaning "to give")
- or (Latin-derived agent suffix indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word "donor" traces back to the Latin verb donare ("to give"), which also gave rise to "donation" and "donate." The suffix -or (as in "actor," "creator") marks the agent performing the action. Originally used in legal/religious contexts for givers of gifts, its meaning expanded to include biological and scientific contexts by the 19th century, reflecting the logic of "one who provides."
The charity thanked the anonymous donor for their generous contribution.
Blood donors must meet specific health criteria before donating.
She registered as an organ donor to help others after her death.
In photosynthesis, chlorophyll acts as an electron donor.
The museum’s new wing was funded by a wealthy art donor.