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donee

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who receives a gift from a donor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the recipient of funds or other benefits

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: beneficiary

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: recipient, receiver

Narrower terms: co-beneficiary, devisee, legatee, pensioner, pensionary

History

Etymology

From donor + -ee (attested since 1523).