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

In reality, Lawrence and Stone are longtime friends (and future collaborators) who haven't been shy about voicing their adoration for one another. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026

The album is built on his deep relationship with Cruz, a regular collaborator since Simon released his second album in 1995. —Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026

Another frequent collaborator, Selena Gomez, has found her groove with Walsh as well. —James Manso, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026

Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work. —David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 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