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Definition donor in British English

donor noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdəʊnə(r)/
1

someone who gives blood, sperm, eggs, or a part of their body to be used in the medical treatment of someone else

Example

The hospital is searching for a bone marrow donor for the child.

Example

a blood donor

Synonyms and related words
blood bank blood donor donate
1.1

used about a body part that a donor has given

Example

a donor heart/kidney/liver

Synonyms and related words
blood bank blood donor donate
2

someone who gives things such as money or goods to an organization, especially one that helps people

Example

The museum was saved by an anonymous donor.

Example

a major donor to the Labour Party

Synonyms and related words
giver donor backer aid aid alms
Definition donor in British English