Beneficiary

usgb/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri/
noun

A person who gains advantage from something.

If the life insurance policyholder dies, the beneficiary will receive the coverage amount.
Visual representation of "beneficiary" - A person who gains advantage from something.

Often appears as...

  • primary beneficiary
  • life insurance beneficiary
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Positive Outcome

Beneficiary implies someone receives a positive result or benefit.

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After the charity event, the beneficiaries were provided with new homes.
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Advantage Gained

A beneficiary is not just a recipient; they gain an improvement or advantage.

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As a beneficiary of the scholarship, she could attend university without debt.
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Not Always Money

Beneficiaries can gain non-monetary advantages like education or services.

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Volunteers were beneficiaries of valuable work experience at the event.
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