benefactor/ˈbɛnəˌfæktəː/EtymologyFrom Middle English benefactor, borrowed from Medieval Latin benefactor (“he who bestows a favor”), from Latin benefaciō (“benefit someone”), from bene (“good”) + faciō (“do, make”).benefactor means somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 65 out of 100.benefactor is pronounced /ˈbɛnəˌfæktəː/.nounSomebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.“anonymous benefactor”Someone who performs good or noble deeds.