benefactor

• Nom désignant une personne qui apporte une aide matérielle, financière ou un soutien à une autre personne, une organisation ou une cause.

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.

   Bienfaiteur (soutien financier)

   • 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.

   Synonymesangelbackercontributordonorpatronphilanthropistsponsorsupporter

2. Patron or sponsorB2formal

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

   Mécène, bienfaiteur

   • 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.

   Synonymesangelbackercontributordonorpatronphilanthropistpromotersponsorsupporter

   Antonymesadversarycriticdetractoropponent