collaborator

[kəˈlabəreɪtər]

collaborator Definition

a person who works jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor.

Using collaborator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collaborator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was a collaborator on the project.

  • Example

    The two companies were collaborators in the development of the new product.

  • Example

    He was accused of being a Nazi collaborator during World War II.

collaborator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collaborator

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Phrases with collaborator

  • a person who cooperates with another person to commit a crime

    Example

    The police arrested both the thief and his collaborator in crime.

  • a person who works with an artist on a project or piece of art

    Example

    She was his artistic collaborator on the film.

  • a person who works with a scientist on a research project

    Example

    He has been her scientific collaborator for many years.

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Summary: collaborator in Brief

A 'collaborator' [kəˈlabəreɪtər] is a person who works jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor. It can refer to someone who assists in a project or research, as in 'She was a collaborator on the project,' or someone who cooperates in a crime, as in 'The police arrested both the thief and his collaborator in crime.' 'Collaborator' is often used in formal contexts and can be synonymous with 'partner' or 'associate.'

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