MAECENAS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

Maecenas

noun

mi-ˈsē-nəs

Definition of Maecenas

as in donor

one that helps another with gifts or money the opera company no longer has an array of moneyed Maecenases to which it can turn for financial support

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Noun

Nonprofits that might match up with the donor’s desires then reach out to ask for, and sometimes receive, money.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The site, as of Friday afternoon, had only 10 donors and $315 of a $5,500 goal.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of donor

Noun

Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.

— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.

— Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024

Definition of donator

Noun

The outing marked King Charles’ first tour of London Zoo as ZSL’s royal patron, though the royal has had close ties to the zoo since his childhood.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
The development will take the place of an aging office building and a gravel parking lot popular among patrons of the open-air food court across the road.

— Mark Dee July 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

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