Benefactor

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• benefactour

Origin

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

Full definition of benefactor

Noun

1. Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

Related terms

• benefactress
• benefactrix
• beneficiary
• beneficent