beneficiary

== English == === Etymology === From Latin beneficiarius (“enjoying a favor, granted a privilege”) from beneficium (“benefit”), perhaps via or influenced by French bénéficiaire (“beneficiary”). Indirectly, by way of the etymology of the Latin word beneficium, the English word beneficiary ultimately has the same origin as the English word benefactor, its near antonym. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/, /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/, /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ === Noun === beneficiary (plural beneficiaries) One who benefits or receives an advantage. (especially trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate. (insurance) One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy. ==== Antonyms ==== maleficiary ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== benefactor (near antonym) benefactress (near antonym) ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== settlor trustee === Adjective === beneficiary (not comparable) Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession. Bestowed as a gratuity. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === beneficiary on Wikipedia.Wikipedia