Added 9 October 2026
contractor
/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ noun
In Latin: redemptor First recorded: 16th century Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about contractor at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
- A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
- A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century.
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