benefactor
noun/ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/
Frequency rank: #11,855 most common English word
Meaning
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, cause, or organization.
Example sentence
The new library was built thanks to generous donations from benefactor who wished to remain anonymous.
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