As nouns the difference between benefactor and helper
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 helper is one who helps; an aide.
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
helper
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who helps; an aide.
(Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family, or in a market.