beneficiary
pronunciation
How to pronounce beneficiary in British English:
UK [ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri]
How to pronounce beneficiary in American English:
US [ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri]
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- Noun:
- the recipient of funds or other benefits
- the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
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- Adjective:
- having or arising from a benefice
Word Origin
- beneficiary
- 1610s (n.), 1620s (adj.), probably via French bénéficiaire, from Latin beneficiarius "enjoying a favor, privileged," from beneficium (see benefice).
Example
- 1. The heart is a direct beneficiary of omega-3 fats .
- 2. If he does eventually concede defeat , mr santorum could again be the biggest beneficiary .
- 3. Mr harper has been the main cause and beneficiary of that process .
- 4. Chongqing has been a big beneficiary .
- 5. His brother ed is the main beneficiary .