Benefactors: meaning, definitions and examples

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benefactors

 

[ ˈbenɪˌfæktərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

people who help others

Benefactors are individuals or organizations that provide assistance or support to others, especially those in need. They often donate money, resources, or time to help improve the lives of those less fortunate.

Synonyms

donors, patrons, philanthropists

Examples of usage

  • Many charitable organizations rely on the generosity of benefactors to fund their programs.
  • The university received a substantial donation from a generous benefactor to support scholarships for students in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "benefactors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 benfeitores

🇮🇳 परोपकारी

🇩🇪 Wohltäter

🇮🇩 dermawan

🇺🇦 благодійники

🇵🇱 dobroczyńcy

🇯🇵 恩人

🇫🇷 bienfaiteurs

🇪🇸 benefactores

🇹🇷 hayırseverler

🇰🇷 후원자

🇸🇦 المانحون

🇨🇿 dobrodinci

🇸🇰 dobrodinci

🇨🇳 恩人

🇸🇮 dobrotniki

🇮🇸 velgjörðamenn

🇰🇿 меценаттар

🇬🇪 კეთილისმყოფელები

🇦🇿 xeyriyyəçilər

🇲🇽 benefactores

Word origin

The word 'benefactor' originated from the Latin word 'benefactor,' which is a combination of 'bene' (meaning 'well') and 'factor' (meaning 'doer'). The concept of benefactors has been present throughout history, with individuals and organizations playing crucial roles in supporting various causes and helping those in need.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,009, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.