A person or company that builds or improves buildings. / A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.

plural of contractor

The act of providing a public service by a private contractor.

plural of Contractor

A surname originating as an occupation.

(construction, engineering) A contractor hired to manage a project and to hire subcontractors. (If a customer serves as their own general contractor then this means they undertake the management tasks and the hiring of subcontractors.)

A person working independently, under a contract; a self-employed person.

(military, US) A civilian in a war zone who performs the tasks of an armed soldier under the Geneva Convention.

plural of independent contractor

plural of contractor combatant