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Wohltäter

benefactor

noun VOHL-tay-ter Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

philanthropist

Usage Note

Wohltäter denotes a person who does good for others, especially through charitable giving or action. It is somewhat formal and appears in journalistic and literary contexts. The feminine form is Wohltäterin.

Examples

"Der anonyme Wohltäter spendete eine halbe Million Euro an das Krankenhaus."

Natural Translation

The anonymous benefactor donated half a million euros to the hospital.

Literal Translation

The anonymous benefactor donated a half million euros to the hospital.

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