Beneficiary Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Beneficiary [ben-uh-fish-ee-er-ee]

NOUN

A group or person that receives profits or advantages.
A person or group of persons designated to receive funds or property under a will, trust, insurance policy, etc.
If we describe someone as a beneficiary of something, it means they are helped by it.

Example

"Our school was a beneficiary of the grant for the setup of the science lab."

"There are only a few beneficiaries of the economic shift."

Synonyms

Heir, Recipient, Assignee, Devisee, Donee, Grantee, Legatee, Payee

Antonyms

Giver, Payer