Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benefactory
noun
/ˈbɛnɪˌfæktəri/
Definition
a term referring to a person or entity that provides financial help or aid to someone, often in the form of a donation or gift.
Examples
- As a benefactory, she helped fund the renovation of the local library.
- The college established a scholarship program to honor its benefactors who generously contributed to its foundations.
Meaning
The term suggests a role of support or contribution, especially in relation to charitable activities.
Synonyms
- benefactor
- donor
- philanthropist
- patron
