As nouns the difference between benefactor and humanitarian
is that benefactor is somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization while humanitarian is a person with such concerns; a philanthropist or do-gooder.
As an adjective humanitarian is
concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; humane or compassionate.
benefactor
Alternative forms
* benefactour
Noun
(
en noun)
Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.
Related terms
* benefactress
* benefactrix
* beneficiary
* beneficent
humanitarian
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; humane or compassionate.
Noun
(
en noun)
A person with such concerns; a philanthropist or do-gooder.
Derived terms
* humanitarianism
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