Vocabulary Spotlight
Benefactor
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: परोपकारी या सहायक (Paropkari ya sahayak) – A person who gives money or help to others, especially for a good cause.
Pronunciation
[ben-uh-fak-ter]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Supporter – सहायक (sahayak)
Related Words
Contributor – योगदानकर्ता (yogdanakarta)
Word Origin
“Benefactor” Latin word “benefactor” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “one who does good”. Yeh shabd un logon ke liye use hota hai jo kisi ko financial ya moral support dete hain.
– “Benefactor” originates from Latin “benefactor,” meaning “one who does good,” used for people who provide financial or moral support.
Word Family
Noun: Benefaction – परोपकार (paropkar)
Noun: Benefactor – सहायक (sahayak)
Usage Examples
1. School ke naye library project ke liye ek benefactor ne funding di.
– A benefactor provided funding for the school’s new library project.
2. Uske studies ko ek anonymous benefactor ne sponsor kiya.
– His studies were sponsored by an anonymous benefactor.
Cultural Note
India mein kai log benefactor ke roop mein social causes ya educational projects ko financially support karte hain, jo ek samajik aur paropkari tradition ka hissa hai.
In Context
“Benefactor” ka use aise vyakti ke liye hota hai jo financially ya morally support kare, aur yeh term charity ya non-profit work mein bhi common hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Benefactor” ka kya matlab hai?
“Benefactor” shabd ka origin kya hai?