beneficiary
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| an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. |
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| —n , pl -ciaries | |
| 1. | a person who gains or benefits in some way from something |
| 2. | law a person entitled to receive funds or other property under a trust, will, or insurance policy |
| 3. | the holder of an ecclesiastical or other benefice |
| 4. | (NZ) a person who receives government assistance: social security beneficiary |
| —adj | |
| 5. | of or relating to a benefice or the holder of a benefice |
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Word Origin & History
beneficiary
1610s (n.), 1620s (adj.), from L. beneficiarius "enjoying a favor, privileged," from beneficium (see benefice).
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
beneficiary [(ben-uh-fish-ee-er-ee, ben-uh-fish-uh-ree)]The recipient of funds, property, or other benefits from an insurance policy, will, trust, or other settlement.
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Example sentences
Nevertheless, he is a beneficiary of this development.
Most married couples have some kind of life insurance, usually on the life of the husband, with the wife named as beneficiary.
Under the current system, caps are set per beneficiary per state.
We made sure our beneficiary designations forms were filled out properly.
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