First Known Use: 15th century
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donor
noun do·nor \ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr\
: a person or group that gives something (such as money, food, or clothes) in order to help a person or organization
: a person who gives something (such as blood or a body organ) so that it can be given to someone who needs it
Full Definition of DONOR
1
: one that gives, donates, or presents something
2
: one used as a source of biological material (as blood or an organ)
3
a : a compound capable of giving up a part (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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Origin of DONOR
Middle English donoure, from Anglo-French doneur, from Latin donator, from donare
Related to DONOR
- Synonyms
- angel, donator, benefactor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy
DONOR Defined for Kids
donor
noun do·nor \ˈdō-nər\
Definition of DONOR for Kids
: a person who donates
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donor
noun do·nor \ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯ(ə)r\
Medical Definition of DONOR
1
: one used as a source of biological material (as blood or an organ)
2
: a compound capable of giving up a part (as an atom, chemical group, or elementary particle) for combination with an acceptor
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