thayer

/ˈθaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who supplies or provides something, especially a person who is responsible for providing the main financial support for an organization.

“The thayer was crucial in keeping the community center financially stable.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is the source of something, such as a disease or infection.

“The thayer of the virus was identified by scientists.”

3. noun

A variant of the name Thayer, typically used as a surname.

“The family had been using the surname Thayer for generations.”

Synonyms

  • donor
  • provider
  • source

Antonyms

  • receiver
  • taker