benefactor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin benefactor (“‘he who bestows a favor’”), from benefaciō (“‘benefit someone’”), from bene (“‘good’”) + faciō (“‘do, make’”).

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benefactor (plural benefactors)

1. Somebody who gives one a gift (normally refers to a person who gives to a charity).

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• malefactor

[edit] Related terms

• benefactress
• benefactrice
• beneficiary

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