provider

[ pruh-vahy-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that provides.
2. a person who supports a family or another person.

Other Words From

• nonpro·vider noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of provider¹

First recorded in 1515–25; provide + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Budehaven Community School in Bude, Cornwall said it had "experienced a complete breakdown of our internet, registration and telephone services" and was "unable to safeguard our pupils" until the system was fixed by its external provider.

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The secondary school and sixth form said it would be working with its provider to try and solve the problem, but would be unable to open until it was fixed.

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Potholes and the deteriorating conditions of rural roads are affecting journeys with vulnerable passengers, a transport provider has said.

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In 2019, during his first term, Trump’s administration implemented a new rule that prohibited any health provider in the Title X network from mentioning abortion to patients, even if a patient raised questions about it themselves.

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The tuition fees are paid directly to your university or education provider.

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Related Words

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• distributor
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• retailer
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