Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benefactor
noun
/ˈbɛnɪfæktər/
Definition
A person who gives financial or other help to another person or cause.
Examples
- After the charity received a large sum from an anonymous benefactor, they were able to expand their programs.
- The school was grateful to its benefactor who donated funds for the new library.
- Many artists rely on a benefactor to finance their creative projects.
Meaning
The term ‘benefactor’ refers to someone who provides assistance, especially in the form of money, to support a person or organization.
Synonyms
- donor
- patron
- sponsor
- philanthropist
