Definition of "beneficiary" in English

noun

1. One who benefits or receives an advantage.

   • You are the lucky beneficiary of this special offer.

2. (especially trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.

   • If any beneficiary does not survive the settlor for a period of 30 days then the trustee shall distribute that beneficiary’s share to the surviving beneficiaries by right of representation.

3. (insurance) One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.

adjective

1. Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.

2. Bestowed as a gratuity.

   • beneficiary gifts