benefactor

English

/ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/, /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/

noun
Definitions
  • Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
  • Someone who performs good or noble deeds.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English benefactor derived from Latin benefactor, benefaciō (benefit someone).

Origin

Latin

benefaciō

Gloss

benefit someone

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