Definition of benefactor Benefactor

/bɛˈnʌfæˌktɚ/ - [benufakter] - ben•e•fac•tor

We found 5 definitions of benefactor from 5 different sources.

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What does benefactor mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: benefactors

benefactor - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
  helper
  good person a person who is good to other people
  benefactress a woman benefactor
  bondsman, bondswoman someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else
  bestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter someone who converses or confers (as in a conference)
  donor person who makes a gift of property
  fairy godmother a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine
  good samaritan a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble
  do-gooder, humanitarian, improver someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
  liberator someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
  accommodator, obliger someone who performs a service or does a favor
  offerer, offeror someone who presents something to another for acceptance or rejection
  sponsor, patron, supporter a regular customer
  provider someone who provides the means for subsistence
  rescuer, savior, saviour, deliverer someone who saves something from danger or violence
  sparer someone who refrains from injuring or destroying
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • benefactor (Noun)
    Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • benefactor (n.)
    One who confers a benefit or benefits.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • benefactor
    Someone who donates.

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