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Originator vs Benefactor - What's the difference?

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Originator is a related term of benefactor.


As nouns the difference between originator and benefactor

is that originator is someone who originates, creates or founds something while benefactor is somebody who gives one a gift usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

originator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

    • benefactor

    English

    (wikipedia 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