benefactor
benefactor
nounDefinition of BENEFACTOR
one that helps another with gifts or money <an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers>
Related Words benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)
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