C2nounformalmoneylaw
US/ˌben.əˈfɪʃ.i.er.i/
UK/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.ər.i/
a person or group that gets money or another advantage from something
In context
Small exporters were the main beneficiaries of the new trade deal.
She named her two daughters as beneficiaries of her life insurance policy.
Critics say the rich are the biggest beneficiaries of the tax cuts.
Words that go with beneficiary
noun + preposition
- beneficiary ofa person who gains from somethingSmall farmers were the main beneficiary of the new law.Not
beneficiary from
adjective + noun
- main beneficiarythe person or group that gains mostLocal shops were the main beneficiary of the festival.
- intended beneficiarythe person a benefit was meant forThe scheme did not reach its intended beneficiaries.
- named beneficiarya person officially listed to receive money or propertyShe is the named beneficiary of his life insurance.