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collaborator

collaborator

47 4.8
A person who works with others on a project, especially in art or research
  • noun
  • /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtər/
translation icon : colaborador
  • The musician worked closely with her collaborator to produce a unique sound for their new album.
  • work with collaborators
  • research collaborators
  • partners and collaborators

They're, they're one of one of the collaborators that we're, you know, that we're working with.

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Examples

  • And so I'd like to thank my many collaborators as well as the Shape Lab.

  • The teacher can discuss with students the importance of constructive feedback while also being respectful collaborators.

    Academic text (2013)
  • A coach could be a great addition and an effective collaborator for your camp.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Be sure to thank your collaborator and make plans for the next project.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Here with us in the audience is my dear friend and collaborator, Aaron Green.

  • He's a great piano player and a great, you know, collaborator and a really good friend.

  • We have a lot emotionally invested in Chris as a friend and a collaborator.

  • Michael McCusker who edited it, and also edited Walk the Line, is a really incredible collaborator with me.

  • Finally, the authors express their gratitude to their school and community collaborators for their time and expertise.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We have recruited many scientists and collaborators to the study of MPM.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

partner
vscollaborator
1.4

A person or company that works with another in business

applies more to individual joint creative or intellectual work not formal alliances
colleague
vscollaborator
892 2.3

A person you work with at the same job or company

describes active joint work on a creative or intellectual project not just same workplace
teammate
vscollaborator
269 1.6

A person who is on the same team as you

applies when people work jointly on creative work not only team membership
coauthor
vscollaborator
9 3.8

A person who writes a book or article together with others

applies to joint creative or intellectual work in many different forms
fellow worker
vscollaborator
7 2.0

A person who works with you in the same company or team

applies to joint creative or intellectual activity not mere workplace sameness
cooperator
vscollaborator
4 3.5

A person who works with others to do something for a shared purpose

focuses on joint intellectual or creative work rather than general joint action
confrere
vscollaborator
  • Formal
1 9.3

A person who works in the same profession

describes active joint creative or intellectual work not merely shared membership
joint author
vscollaborator
1 4.2

A person who writes a book or article together with another person, sharing credit

applies to joint creative or intellectual efforts beyond just writing
co-creator
vscollaborator
3.7

A person who makes something together with other people

applies to any joint intellectual or creative work not only making things
co-worker
vscollaborator
1.8

A person who works with you in the same company or team

refers to joint creative or intellectual activity not only shared workplace

Antonyms

907 2.1

A person who competes against another in a game or argument

292 2.7

A person or group that competes with another for the same goal

How Collaborative

to partner
123 3.2
collaborator
47 4.8
co-worker
1.8
contributor
136 3.6
participant
295 2.4

Surface Forms

collaborator singular
collaborators plural

Morphology

collaborator = collaborate (transparent) = collaborate + or

The agentive suffix '-or' attaches to the verb 'collaborate' to form 'collaborator', yielding the straightforward meaning 'one who collaborates'.

Etymology

Collaborator comes from the Latin parts com- ('with') and laborare ('to work'), the same root as the English word labor. So a collaborator is someone who 'works with' others, especially on a project or idea.