benefactor

Roget category 912

6. Words relating to the sentient and moral
› 6.3. Sympathetic affections
›› 6.3.2. Diffusive sympathetic affections

#912. Benefactor

noun

benefactor, savior, good genius, tutelary saint, guardian angel, good Samaritan — pater patriae [Lat.] — salt of the earth etc. (good man);; 948 — auxiliary etc. 711.

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