The position, role, or state of being a benefactor who gives money or help to people or organizations.
From benefactor (one who confers benefits) + -ship (condition or position). Benefactor comes from Latin benefacere 'to do good,' from bene 'well' + facere 'to do.' The -ship suffix dates to Old English.
This word is so rare that most spell-checkers don't recognize it, yet it perfectly captures the formal status of someone like Andrew Carnegie or Bill Gates—not just the act of giving, but the lasting role they occupy in society.
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