benefactor
/ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ · ben·e·fac·tor
noun
- A person who gives a gift, often money, to a charity or a person in need. The philanthropist was a benefactor to the local children's hospital, donating millions of dollars to improve their facilities.
- Someone who performs good or noble deeds, often without expecting anything in return. The benefactor of the community was a kind-hearted woman who volunteered at the local soup kitchen every week.
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Did you know? The term 'benefactor' has been used to describe famous figures such as Alexander the Great, who was known for his generosity and kindness to his subjects, and William Shakespeare, who was a benefactor to his fellow actors and writers in the Elizabethan theatre.