People who give or provide something, such as money, ideas, articles, or effort, toward a common goal or project.
From Latin contribuere (to bring together), formed from con- (together) and tribuere (to grant). The word emphasizes the collaborative aspect of giving.
Wikipedia's power comes entirely from contributors—millions of people creating an encyclopedia for free, which wouldn't exist in a traditional model. This shift from paid experts to volunteer contributors represents a fundamental change in how knowledge is created in the digital age.
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