beneficiary
English
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/, /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/
noun
Definitions
- One who benefits or receives an advantage.
- (legal) One who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate.
- (insurance) One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
Etymology
Derived from Latin beneficiarius (granted a privilege, enjoying a favor) derived from French bénéficiaire (beneficiary).
Origin
French
bénéficiaire
Gloss
beneficiary
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonbeneficiary English
- beneficiarius Latin
- beneficium Latin
- beneficiārius Latin
- bénéfice French
- bénéficiaire French
- bénéficiairement French