Benefactor synonyms

bĕn'ə-făk'tər

One who creates a trust. See also settlor.

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In some Christian denominations, a person who acts as patron for someone being confirmed

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A very generous person or institution.

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(Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family, or in a market.

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grubstaker

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A divine and supernatural messenger from a deity, or other divine entity.

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patron (related)

One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor:

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maecenas

Any wealthy, generous patron, esp. of literature or art

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benefaction (related)

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One who protects; a guardian.

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A person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through the elimination of pain and suffering; philanthropist

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The definition of a savior is a person who comes to the rescue to save someone from suffering a bad fate.

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antagonist (antonym)

The definition of an antagonist is a person or thing that competes with or goes against another.

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One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs a person or thing in a contest.

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A Quaker; a member of the Society of Friends.

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A Good Samaritan

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Something that provides help, support, or relief, such as money or supplies:

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One that makes a grant.

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A financial and publicity organizer, as of a boxing match or an artistic performance.

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opponent (antonym)

In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

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opposer (antonym)

One who opposes, one who shows opposition

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A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

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An elastic, girdlelike device worn to support the back, abdomen, etc.

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A female benefactor

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One who donates.

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A person who gives

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help (related)

The definition of help is aid that you request, or is someone who provides assistance.

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give (related)

Capacity or inclination to yield under pressure.

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bequest (related)

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munificence (related)

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Find another word for benefactor. In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for benefactor, like: donor, sponsor, philanthropist, helper, grubstaker, angel, patron, maecenas, benefaction, protector and humanitarian.