benefactory

/ˈbɛnɪfæktɔri/ or /ˈbɛnɪfæktɔrɪ/ (BEN-uh-fak-toh-ree or BEN-uh-fak-toh-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A place or establishment where people are employed to do work, especially charitable work, for the benefit of others.

“The benefactory provided meals for the homeless in the local community.”

Synonyms

  • charity
  • foundations

Antonyms

  • harmful
  • malevolent