Donor

donornoun

Alternative meanings

a person or entity that voluntarily gives or donates something, such as money, blood, organs, food, or help

Pronunciation

DOH-nor

Root and affixes

Loanword from English donor, used in medical, social, and aid contexts.

Variants or conjugations

donor; nagdonar; tigdonar

Related words and expressions

donate; help; blood; organ; charity

Meaning and usage notes

In medical context, it can refer to a blood or organ donor; in social contexts, to someone who provides help or resources.