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Beneficence vs Benefactor - What's the difference?

beneficence | benefactor |

As nouns the difference between beneficence and benefactor

is that beneficence is an act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else) while benefactor is somebody who gives one a gift usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

beneficence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)
  • Antonyms

    * maleficence

    See also

    * benefice * good works

    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.