collaborator — A person who works jointly with others on an activity, especially in an intellectual or creative project.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who works jointly with others on an activity, especially in an intellectual or creative project.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The two scientists became close collaborators after publishing their first paper together.
- My little brother insists he's my 'collaborator' in homework, but really he just eats my snacks and watches.
- She is looking for a collaborator to help her design a mobile app.
collaborator
NOUN[/kəˈlæbəˌreɪtər/]
A person who works jointly with others on an activity, especially in an intellectual or creative project.
The architect and engineer worked as close collaborators on the bridge design.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin collaborare, combining co- (together) and laborare (to work), literally meaning 'to work together'. The suffix -ator (one who) was added to form the noun collaborator, denoting a person who works jointly with others.
Breakdown
co- (together) + laborare (to work) + -ator (one who does). The Latin verb collaborare combines the prefix co- with laborare, and the agent suffix -ator transforms it into a noun meaning 'one who works together'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The two scientists became close collaborators after publishing their first paper together.”
“My little brother insists he's my 'collaborator' in homework, but really he just eats my snacks and watches.”
“She is looking for a collaborator to help her design a mobile app.”
“The famous chef and the local farmer became unexpected collaborators, turning cabbages into gourmet art.”
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