Added 9 October 2026
provider
/pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ noun
In Latin: praebitor, provisor Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about provider at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity.
- Someone who provides the means for subsistence.
Origin
From provide + -er. Since 15th century.
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