Provider

//pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.

    "In view of this, it is clear why internet service providers (ISPs) are inclined to play a backbench role when it comes to combating file sharing."

  2. 2
    someone who provides the means for subsistence wordnet
  3. 3
    someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
suppliercatererchandlercommissariatcommissarydonor

Example

More examples

"My husband isn't quite the provider he should be."

Etymology

From provide + -er. Since 15th century.

Related phrases

Internet service providerdigital service providerfuel providerhealth care service provideridentity providerlease providerlion's providerliquidity providernetwork providerpreferred providerservice providersole provider

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