beneficiary

A person who receives benefits, profits, or advantages from something, such as an inheritance, insurance policy, or trust.

ruЛицо, которое получает выгоды, прибыль или преимущества от чего-либо, например, от наследства, страхового полиса или траста.esPersona que recibe beneficios, ganancias o ventajas de algo, como una herencia, una póliza de seguro o un fideicomiso.frPersonne qui reçoit un avantage, un profit ou un bénéfice de quelque chose, par exemple d'un héritage, d'une police d'assurance ou d'une fiducie.dePerson, die Vorteile, Gewinne oder Nutzen aus etwas zieht, z. B. aus einem Erbe, einer Versicherungspolice oder einem Trust; auch der Begünstigte einer solchen Zuwendung.ptPessoa que recebe benefícios, lucros ou vantagens de algo, como uma herança, apólice de seguro ou truste.zh指从某事物中获得利益、收益或好处的人，例如遗产、保险单或信托的受益人。arالشخص الذي يحصل على منفعة أو ربح أو ميزة من شيء ما، كأن يكون مستفيدًا من تركة أو بوليصة تأمين أو وقف أو عقد. ويُطلق أيضًا على من تُصرف إليه الأموال أو الحقوق.

1. Recipient of benefits B2 formal

   Relating to a person or entity that receives advantages, funds, or other benefits.

   • The beneficiary organization received a large donation.
   • She is the beneficiary of a generous trust fund.
   • The new policy is beneficiary to small business owners.

   ruПолучающий выгодуesbeneficiariofrBénéficiaire (de prestations)deEmpfänger von LeistungenptBeneficiáriozh受益人arالمستفيد

   Synonyms: doneegranteeheirlegateepayeereceiverrecipient

2. Linguistic role C1 formal

   Pertaining to the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the action described by the verb.

   • In the sentence 'I baked her a cake,' 'her' is the beneficiary role.
   • The beneficiary argument in grammar often receives the direct object.
   • Linguists analyze the beneficiary case in many languages.

   ruБенефициарныйesrol semántico de beneficiariofrbénéficiaire (rôle sémantique)deBenefaktivptBeneficiáriozh受益者角色arالمستفيد

3. Ecclesiastical benefice C2 formal british

   Having or arising from a benefice, which is a permanent church appointment or property.

   • The bishop held a beneficiary position in the diocese.
   • Beneficiary rights were granted to the local clergy.
   • The land was considered beneficiary under the old church laws.

   ruБенефициальныйesbeneficiado eclesiásticofrbénéficier (relatif à un bénéfice ecclésiastique)deBenefizialptBeneficialzh圣职的arبِنِفِيسياري

   Synonyms: beneficial

• more beneficiary comparative form
• most beneficiary superlative form

A noun referring to a person or entity that receives funds, advantages, or other benefits, often from a will, trust, or insurance policy.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее лицо или организацию, которые получают средства, преимущества или другие выгоды, часто по завещанию, трасту или страховому полису.esSustantivo que designa a la persona o entidad que recibe bienes, dinero u otros beneficios, generalmente en virtud de un testamento, un fideicomiso, una póliza de seguro o un programa de prestaciones.frPersonne ou organisation qui reçoit des fonds, des avantages ou d'autres bénéfices, souvent en vertu d'un testament, d'une fiducie ou d'un contrat d'assurance.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder Organisation bezeichnet, die Mittel, Vorteile oder andere Zuwendungen erhält, oft aus einem Testament, Trust oder Versicherungsvertrag.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa ou organização que recebe fundos, vantagens ou outros benefícios, frequentemente por testamento, fideicomisso (trust) ou apólice de seguro.zh指从遗嘱、信托、保险单或其他安排中获得资金、利益或好处的个人或组织。也泛指任何受益者。arاسم يشير إلى الشخص أو الجهة التي تتلقى أموالاً أو منافع أو مزايا، غالباً بموجب وصية أو صندوق استئماني أو بوليصة تأمين.

1. Recipient of funds or benefits B2 formal

   A person or entity that receives money, property, or other advantages, especially from a will, trust, or insurance policy.

   • She was named the sole beneficiary of her grandfather's estate.
   • The charity is the main beneficiary of the fundraising event.
   • Life insurance policies require you to list a beneficiary.

   ruПолучатель выгодыesBeneficiariofrBénéficiairedeBegünstigterptBeneficiáriozh受益人arالمستفيد

   Synonyms: doneegranteeheirlegateepayeerecipient

   Antonyms: donorgrantorinsurerpayersettlortestator

2. Linguistic role C1 formal

   In grammar, the semantic role of the entity that benefits from the action expressed by the verb in a clause.

   • In the sentence 'I baked her a cake,' 'her' is the beneficiary.
   • The beneficiary role is often marked by the indirect object in English.
   • Linguists analyze how different languages express the beneficiary.

   ruБенефициарesBeneficiario (papel semántico)frBénéficiaire (rôle sémantique)deBenefizientptBeneficiáriozh受益者arالمستفيد

3. Relating to a benefice C2 formal british

   Having or arising from a benefice, which is a church office that provides income.

   • The bishop held a beneficiary position in the diocese.
   • Beneficiary rights were historically tied to land ownership.
   • The church's beneficiary system was reformed in the 19th century.

   ruБенефициальныйesbeneficiario (relativo a un beneficio eclesiástico)frbénéficier (relatif à un bénéfice ecclésiastique)deBenefizialptBeneficialzh圣俸的arبِنِفِيشِيَالِيّ

   Synonyms: beneficbeneficial

• beneficiaries plural form
• beneficiaries' possessive plural form
• beneficiary's possessive singular form