Donee

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who receives a gift from a donor.

    "John became the donee of the bone marrow donated by his brother."

  2. 2
    the recipient of funds or other benefits wordnet

Synonyms

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almsmanassigneebeneficiarybeneficiarydonateedonatee

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"John became the donee of the bone marrow donated by his brother."

Etymology

From donor + -ee (attested since 1523).

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