Definition of benefactor
Etymology
From Latin benefactor ("he who bestows a favor"), from benefaciō ("benefit someone"), from bene ("good") + faciō ("do, make").
Pronunciation
Noun
benefactor (plural benefactors)
- Somebody who gives one a gift (normally refers to a person who gives to a charity).
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