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beneficiary

/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/ noun · British & US
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What does beneficiary mean?

noun

A person or organization that benefits from something, such as a will or a trust. A person or organization that receives a benefit or advantage.

Example

"The children were the main beneficiaries of their grandfather's will."

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