Meaning & use
benefactor
A person who gives money or other help to a person, cause, or institution.
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An anonymous benefactor donated enough money to build the new library wing.
The scholarship program relies on wealthy benefactors to fund student tuition each year.
A note on using this word
Benefactor is the one who gives help, while 'beneficiary' is the one who receives it; the two are easily confused.
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