"megadonor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megadonors [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + donor. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|donor}} mega- + donor Head templates: {{en-noun}} megadonor (plural megadonors)
  1. Someone who donates a lot, or who is responsible for a large amount of the donations flowing to a person or entity.

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