plural noun
People or organizations chosen to receive money or property from a will, insurance policy, retirement account, or trust.
The beneficiaries received their inheritance.
The beneficiaries of the trust will receive the money next month.
American English
How to pronounce beneficiaries
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behnuhFIHsheeehreez
/ˌbɛ.nəˈfɪ.ʃiˌɛɹ.iz/
6 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of beneficiary
People or organizations chosen to receive money or property from a will, insurance policy, retirement account, or trust.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
People or groups that receive help or gain an advantage from a plan, service, or change.
The charity supports the beneficiaries of the program.
The beneficiaries of the scholarship were thrilled.
Useful expressions
to officially choose who will receive money or property
You can designate a beneficiary for your retirement account.
to officially choose someone to receive money or property
She named her sister as a beneficiary.
Related words & forms
The plural is beneficiaries, not beneficiarys.