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donor
[ doh-ner ]
noun
- a person who gives or donates.
Synonyms: , , ,
- Medicine/Medical. a person or animal providing blood, an organ, bone marrow cells, or other biological tissue for transfusion or transplantation: sperm donor organ donor
- Law. a person who gives property by gift, legacy, or devise, or who confers a power of appointment.
adjective
- of or relating to the biological tissue of a donor:
donor organ.
donor
/ ˈəʊə /
noun
- a person who makes a donation
- med any person who voluntarily gives blood, skin, a kidney etc, for use in the treatment of another person
- law
- a person who makes a gift of property
- a person who bestows upon another a power of appointment over property
- the atom supplying both electrons in a coordinate bond
- an impurity, such as antimony or arsenic, that is added to a semiconductor material in order to increase its n-type conductivity by contributing free electrons Compare acceptor
donor
/ ō′ə /
- An atom or molecule that releases one or more electrons to another atom or molecule, resulting in a chemical bond or flow of electric current.
- Compare acceptorSee also electron carrier
- An individual from whom blood, tissue, or an organ is taken for transfusion, implantation, or transplant.
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԴǰˌ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- nǰ· noun
- ·nǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of donor1
Example Sentences
The charity's annual report states: "The Molly Rose Foundation has received grants from donors that wish to remain anonymous. Having considered their obligations, the Trustees have agreed to respect these wishes."
The Sentebale head said she hoped the public and donors would now see there was a new board of trustees "acting appropriately to demonstrate and ensure good governance and a healthy culture".
It’s successful because it is a parallel political infrastructure—one that fuses ideology, entertainment, donor money and mobilization into a self-reinforcing loop.
"They could not have gone to anyone better. Corinne is an incredible woman and it's fantastic that she's so grateful to her donor."
They seem not to want to be beholden to any actual constituency and are hoping to raise money from large dollar donors.
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