Donatee

/ˌdoʊnəˈtiː/ noun

Definition

A person who receives a donation; a recipient of a gift or charitable contribution.

Etymology

From donation plus the French suffix -ee (one who receives). This is a modern English formation following the pattern of lessee, trustee, and employee.

Kelly Says

The word 'donatee' is actually pretty new in how we talk about charity—it mirrors our modern need to name everyone in a transaction, even the person getting help!

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