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benefactor

UK
/ˈbɛnɪfæktə/
US
/ˈbɛnɪfæktər/

Translations

benefactornoun
benefactors
pl
UK
/ˈbɛnɪfæktə/
US
/ˈbɛnɪfæktər/
The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.
L'université a reçu un don important d'un bienfaiteur anonyme.
The museum thanked its benefactor for her generous support.
Le musée a remercié sa bienfaitrice pour son généreux soutien.
Synonyms
patron
sponsor
donor
supporter
backer
philanthropist
benefactoradjective
UK
/ˈben.ɪ.fæk.tə/
US
/ˈbɛn.əˌfæk.tɚ/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to or provision by a benefactor.
Additional translations
de bienfaiteurEmploi rare et surtout formel ; le français préfère souvent une tournure avec un nom.

Definitions

benefactornoun
A person who gives money or other help, especially through financial donations; a donor.
The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.
benefactoradjective
Relating to, provided by, or characteristic of a benefactor.
The university held a benefactor gala to honor its major donors.
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