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
With our students and collaborators, we have developed … a tool that couples a video camera with specialized computation.—
Frédo Durand et al.
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
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Her collaborators, director Bernardo Bertolucci and star Marlon Brando (Dillon) seem to be bringing out the best in Maria, sharing a warm rapport and mentorship with the 19-year old girl.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
He has been married to fellow actor and frequent collaborator Clare Grant since May 2010.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The superhero movie satire from creator/executive producer Jon Brown had Oscar winner Sam Mendes and Emmy-winning frequent HBO collaborator Armando Iannucci as executive producers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
He has been married to fellow actor and frequent collaborator Clare Grant since May 2010.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The superhero movie satire from creator/executive producer Jon Brown had Oscar winner Sam Mendes and Emmy-winning frequent HBO collaborator Armando Iannucci as executive producers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Collaborator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collaborator. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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