Meaning & Definition of Benefactor in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person or organization that provides financial support to a person or cause.

  Example Sentence: The school's new sports facilities were made possible by a generous benefactor.

• Definition: Someone who does good or gives help, especially in the form of money.

  Example Sentence: The benefactor's contributions have greatly improved the community center.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin benefactor, from benefacere 'to do good'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• angel investor: A wealthy individual who provides capital for a business start-up, often in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.
• silent partner: A partner who does not take an active role in the business but provides financial backing.
• sugar daddy: A rich man who gives money or gifts to a younger person in return for companionship or intimacy.

Translations

• Spanish: benefactor

• French: bienfaiteur

• German: Wohltäter

• Russian: благодетель

Related Words

• benefaction: A good deed or gift.

• benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

• philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the donation of money to good causes.

Slang Meanings of benefactor

• Meaning: Moneybags

  Example Sentence: He acts like a real moneybags when he donates to charity.

• Meaning: Big shot

  Example Sentence: They invited him to the gala because he's a big shot benefactor.