benefactor
Benefactor (noun) means a person who gives money or other help, often to a cause, charity, or institution. Example: “An anonymous benefactor funded the new school library.”
How to use benefactor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who generously gives money or support to help a person or cause.
Don't mix up with beneficiary — the benefactor gives the help, the beneficiary receives it.
Word forms
benefactors plural
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An anonymous _____ funded the new school library.
Etymology
From Latin benefactor, "one who does good," built from bene ("well") and facere ("to do").
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What does “benefactor” mean?
The word “benefactor” means a person who gives money or other help, often to a cause, charity, or institution. In plain terms, someone who generously gives money or support to help a person or cause.
How do you pronounce “benefactor”?
“Benefactor” is pronounced BEH-nuh-fak-tuh (/ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “benefactor” in a sentence?
Here is “benefactor” used in a sentence: “An anonymous benefactor funded the new school library.”
What part of speech is “benefactor”?
“Benefactor” is a noun.
Where does the word “benefactor” come from?
The word “benefactor” comes from Latin. From Latin benefactor, "one who does good," built from bene ("well") and facere ("to do").
Is “benefactor” a common word?
“Benefactor” is an uncommon word in modern English.