Donor Meaning
/ˈdoʊnɚ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who makes a donation.
nounAn object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.
Sentence Examples
Japan was the world's largest donor of ODA in 1991.
I had an artificial insemination by donor.
Tom has an organ donor card in his wallet.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The blood ____ must be at least 17 years old and in good health.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Japan was the world's largest ____ of ODA in 1991.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""You prefer, then, having the money to the ornaments which I had intended for you?"/"Oh! the hundred pounds, certainly," exclaimed Isabella, colouring a little at the idea of trespassing on the donor's generosity."
— 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter VIII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 104:
"You'll need to lengthen the plug for the fan switch and swap its connector for that of the donor."
— 2004, Aaron Bonk, Honda Engine Swaps, CarTech, →ISBN, page 41:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The blood ____ must be at least 17 years old and in good health.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Japan was the world's largest ____ of ODA in 1991.