beneficiary

noun
UK: /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/
US: /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri/

  1. A person who gains an advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or insurance policy.

    1. My son is the main beneficiary of my life insurance policy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became the beneficiary of her uncle's large estate after he passed away unexpectedly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or group that receives money, advantages, etc., as a result of something else.

    1. Poor people are the main beneficiary of the new social program. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was a major beneficiary of the government's tax incentives for development. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recipient heir donee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beneficiary" in English means: A person who gains an advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or insurance policy., A person or group that receives money, advantages, etc., as a result of something else..

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

Synonyms for "beneficiary": recipient, heir, donee.

Example usage of "beneficiary": "My son is the main beneficiary of my life insurance policy.". More examples on the page.