Benefactor
Benefactor noun - One that helps another with gifts or money.
Usage example: an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers
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Synonyms for Benefactor
Patroness and benefactor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patroness" instead a noun "Benefactor".
Nearby Words: benefaction, benefactress
Patroness
Patroness noun - A woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron.
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Synonyms for Patroness
Benefactor and patroness are semantically related. You can use "Benefactor" instead a noun "Patroness".
Nearby Word: patron
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Related pairs
- backer and benefactor
- backer and patroness
- patron and benefactor
- patron and patroness
- supporter and benefactor
- supporter and patroness
- humanitarian and benefactor
- humanitarian and patroness
- helper and benefactor
- helper and patroness
- sponsor and benefactor
- sponsor and patroness
- contributor and benefactor
- contributor and patroness
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Patroness and Benefactor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benefactor/patroness
Benefactor & Patroness. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benefactor/patroness>.
Patroness or Benefactor. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/benefactor/patroness.
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