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benefactress

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fæk.trəs/

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noun

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fæk.trəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее женщину, которая оказывает помощь, поддержку или финансовую помощь человеку, учреждению или делу.

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

  1. Female benefactorC1formal

    A woman who provides help, support, or financial assistance to a person, organization, or cause.

    ruБлаготворительница

    • The university's new library was funded by a generous benefactress.
    • She was a well-known benefactress of the arts, donating millions to local museums.
    • The orphanage was saved from closure thanks to a secret benefactress.

    Synonymsangelbackercontributordonorpatronessphilanthropistsponsorsupporter

Forms
  • benefactresses plural form
  • benefactresses' possessive plural form
  • benefactress's possessive singular form