benefactor
pronunciation
How to pronounce benefactor in British English:
UK [ˈbenɪfæktə(r)]
How to pronounce benefactor in American English:
US [ˈbenɪfæktər]
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- Noun:
- a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
Word Origin
- benefactor (n.)
- mid-15c., from Late Latin benefactor, from Latin phrase bene facere, from bene "well" (see bene-) + facere "to do" (see factitious). Translated in Old English as wel-doend.
Example
- 1. But cuba showed no interest in exploring the possibility . Instead it turned to its ally and benefactor , venezuela .
- 2. Suddenly he saw hitler standing in the lobby . The nazi had coincidentally met with a benefactor at the continental .
- 3. Mr putin has worked hard to build up the image of the state as the sole benefactor , taking credit for rising incomes generated by high oil prices .
- 4. By the time of his death in 1931 , edison had been described by a german historian , emil ludwig , as " the greatest living benefactor of mankind " .
- 5. Erected in april 1972 to celebrate kim il-sung 's 60th birthday , it was originally coated in gold but this was later removed apparently at the insistence of china , north korea 's chief benefactor .