donor

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'donor' is a person, organization, or a country that provides or donates something, especially money or goods, to help others or support causes they believe in.

Examples in Different Contexts

In humanitarian projects, a consultant might state, 'The aid we provide is directly sourced from our global donors.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

There are several countries in need of urgent aid. It calls for international cooperation.

Response:

As an international community, we should become donors and provide the necessary aid those countries need.

Business

Scenario:

Our company is considering philanthropic opportunities. There are so many worthy organizations we could support.

Response:

I think sponsoring a local charity could be a great start as a donor.