benefactor
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈbɛnəˌfæktəː//
- United Kingdom/[ˈbɛnəˌfæktʰəː]/
- Canada//ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ//
- Canada/[ˈbɛnəˌfæktʰɚ] ~ [ˈbɛnəˌfæktʰɹ̩]/
- //ˈbɪ̟nəˌfæktɚ//
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
noun
- 1
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
anonymous benefactor
generous benefactor
chief benefactor
The orphanage was supported by a generous benefactor.
- 2
Someone who performs good or noble deeds.
Etymology
From Middle English benefactor, borrowed from Medieval Latin benefactor (“he who bestows a favor”), from Latin benefaciō (“benefit someone”), from bene (“good”) + faciō (“do, make”).
Forms
- plural
- benefactors
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benefactor · Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
beneficial · Helpful or good to something or someone.beneficiary · One who benefits or receives an advantage.benefit · An advantage; help or aid from something.