Beneficiary and Maecenas

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Beneficiary noun - The recipient of funds or other benefits.

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Maecenas is an antonym for beneficiary.

Nearby Word: beneficial

Maecenas noun - One that helps another with gifts or money.

Usage example: the opera company no longer has an array of moneyed Maecenases to which it can turn for financial support

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Beneficiary is an antonym for Maecenas.

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