noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity or cause.

   "This year’s fundraiser will be a walkathon."

2. 2
   a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money wordnet
3. 3
   A person who collects money from the public for some cause.

   "She works as fundraiser for the Democratic Party."

4. 4
   someone who solicits financial contributions wordnet

Example

More examples

"Tom wanted to cancel the fundraiser."

Etymology

From fund + raiser.

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