benefactor
nounHow to pronounce benefactor:
Definition of benefactor:
- benefactor (noun):
- a person who makes a gift or bequest
- a person who supports a person or institution by giving money
- a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help).
- someone or something that provides help or an advantage one that confers a benefit
Synonyms for benefactor:
accommodator
angel
backer
benefactress
bestower
bondsman
bondswoman
champion
conferrer
contributor
defender
do-gooder
donator
donor
fairy godmother
friend
giver
good person
good samaritan
helper
humanitarian
improver
liberator
maecenas
obliger
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