He was a great public benefactor and gave land for building the sea wall.
A private benefactor donated $20 000.
She was a generous benefactor to the library.
• An anonymous benefactor has donated $100,000 towards building the hospital.
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They hope to find a benefactor, and turn the factory into a museum.
благодетель; благотворитель, благожелатель
см. bienhechor 2.
• Grant giver
• A person who helps people or institutions