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benefactory Definition


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benefactor
benefactress
noun
    1. A person who gives help, especially financial help, to an institution, cause or person.
      Thesaurus: patron, backer, helper, protector, promoter, provider, sponsor, subsidizer.
Derivative: benefactory
    Serving as a gift or donation.
    Belonging or referring to a benefactor.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin bene good + facere to do.



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