📖 Definitions of "Benefactress"
noun
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A female benefactor.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Benefactress"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| benefactrixnoun | A female benefactor. |
| benefactoressnoun | Alternative form of benefactress. [(dated) A female benefactor.] |
| benefactorshipnoun | The role or status of benefactor. |
| benefacteenoun | Synonym of beneficiary. |
| donoressnoun | A female donor. |
| fairy godmothernoun | In certain fairy tales, a fictional benevolent woman with magical powers who uses them to help the cause of the protagonist. |
| supportressnoun | (archaic) A female supporter. |
| malefacteenoun | Synonym of maleficiary. |
| patronessnoun | (dated, more generally) A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron. |
| protectressnoun | A female protector. |
| fostressnoun | a female fosterer |
| sponsoressnoun | (rare) A female sponsor. |
| fosteressnoun | (archaic) A female fosterer. |
| bearessnoun | Synonym of she-bear. |
| mentoressnoun | A female mentor. |
| fundatrigenianoun | An offspring of a fundatrix. |
| foundressnoun | (dated) A female founder (“one who founds or establishes”). |
| fratressnoun | A woman in charge of the furniture in a convent. |
| progenitressnoun | a female progenitor |
| patronnoun | A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant. |
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