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benefactor
noun ben·e·fac·tor \ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər\
: someone who helps another person, group, etc., by giving money
Full Definition of BENEFACTOR
: one that confers a benefit; especially : one that makes a gift or bequest
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First Known Use of BENEFACTOR
15th century
Related to BENEFACTOR
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- angel, donator, donor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy
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BENEFACTOR Defined for Kids
benefactor
noun ben·e·fac·tor \ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər\
Definition of BENEFACTOR for Kids
: someone who helps another especially by giving money
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