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Definitions for benefactress
ˈbɛn əˌfæk trɪs, ˌbɛn əˈfæk-bene·fac·tress
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Princeton's WordNet
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
Wiktionary
benefactressnoun
A female benefactor.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Benefactressnoun
A woman who confers a benefit.
Etymology: from benefactor.
Wikipedia
benefactress
A benefactor (from Latin bene 'good', and factor 'maker') is a person who gives some form of help to benefit a person, group or organization (the beneficiary), often gifting a monetary contribution in the form of an endowment to help a cause. Benefactors are humanitarian leaders and charitable patrons providing assistance in many forms, such as an alumnus from a university giving back to a college or an individual providing assistance to others.
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benefactress
A benefactress is a female person who gives money, goods, or other assistance to people or organizations, often in the form of a gift, grant, or charity. She often aids individuals, groups, or causes to help them succeed or accomplish their purposes.
Webster Dictionary
Benefactressnoun
a woman who confers a benefit
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of benefactress in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of benefactress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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