benefactor

noun
UK: /ˈbenɪfæktər/
US: /ˈbenɪfæktər/

  1. A person who gives money or other help to a person or organization.

    1. She has a rich benefactor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone providing significant assistance or support to a cause or individual.

    1. The arts program found a benefactor to fund their new project. [ ] [ ]
    2. Thanks to our generous benefactor, we can continue to help many people. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

patron supporter donor contributor sponsor philanthropist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "benefactor" in English means: A person who gives money or other help to a person or organization., Someone providing significant assistance or support to a cause or individual..

The phonetic transcription of "benefactor" is /ˈbenɪfæktər/ in British English and /ˈbenɪfæktər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "benefactor": patron, supporter, donor, contributor, sponsor, philanthropist.

Example usage of "benefactor": "She has a rich benefactor.". More examples on the page.