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beneficiary

/,b/E/n/@/'f/I//S//i/,/E/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. having or arising from a benefice

    adj.pert

    Examples
    A beneficiary baron.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the recipient of funds or other benefits

    noun.person

    Synonyms donee

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

    noun.communication

    Synonyms benefactive role

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A feudatory or vassal; hence, one who holds a benefice and uses its proceeds.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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