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.

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

Examples of collaborator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the years piled up, Beam developed an appreciation for collaborators, recording full albums with Ben Bridwell, Jesca Hoop, and Calexico, setting him on the path that takes him to the unabashed glow of the new Hen’s Teeth. —Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Keenen Ivory Wayans, the architects of the franchise, returned to write the script alongside longtime collaborator Rick Alvarez, who is also producing. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026

About an hour before American currency became the dominant discussion, the two friends and collaborators chatted up their connection over hearty carnivorous dishes at the legendary Harry’s Hofbrau, around the corner from the Redwood City studio. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026

Jane, a talent in her own right and a key collaborator in Henson’s creative process, was disappointed. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for collaborator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator
• coordinator