benefactor

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die einer anderen Person oder einer Organisation Hilfe, Unterstützung oder finanzielle Mittel zukommen lässt. Es kann sowohl einen Wohltäter als auch einen Gönner oder Förderer meinen.

A noun referring to a person who provides help, support, or financial assistance to another person, organization, or cause.

1. Financial supporterB2formal

   A person who gives money or other help to a person, organization, or cause.

   Wohltäter

   • The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.
   • Her benefactor funded her entire education abroad.
   • The museum was built thanks to a generous benefactor.

   Synonymeangelbackercontributordonorpatronphilanthropistsponsorsupporter

2. Patron or sponsorB2formal

   Someone who supports or promotes someone or something, often in the arts or charity.

   Förderer

   • The artist's benefactor provided a studio and materials.
   • The charity relies on its benefactors for funding.
   • He acted as a benefactor to many young musicians.

   Synonymeangelbackercontributordonorpatronphilanthropistpromotersponsorsupporter

   Antonymeadversarycriticdetractoropponent