collaborator
noun
col·lab·o·ra·tor
kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tər 
: a person who collaborates with another: such as
a
: someone who works with another person or group
They thanked their collaborators on the project.
With our students and collaborators, we have developed … a tool that couples a video camera with specialized computation.—
Frédo Durand et al.
Frédo Durand et al.
b
: someone who assists an enemy (such as an invader or part of an occupying force)
… the Germans had allies and collaborators who, whether from conviction or perceived necessity, sought a privileged place in Hitler's New Order.—Robert Skidelsky
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On Saturday, May 30, actress Karen Allen — deemed a neighbor, a collaborator, and a cornerstone of the Berkshire International Film Festival — will receive a tribute for her storied career.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Plus Taylor Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA Twigs worked on the music that Hathaway performs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, May 30, actress Karen Allen — deemed a neighbor, a collaborator, and a cornerstone of the Berkshire International Film Festival — will receive a tribute for her storied career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Barker and Tomlinson are longtime collaborators through their viral comedy group That’s a Bad Idea, which has built millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Collaborator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collaborator. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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