1. plural of endower; people or organizations that provide money or property to establish or support an institution, cause, or person

Examples

• The endowers of the scholarship fund wanted to support talented students from low-income families.
• Several wealthy endowers contributed to the construction of the new hospital wing.
• The university honored its endowers at the annual gala.
• Major endowers of the arts museum include prominent collectors and philanthropists.
• The endowers established a trust to ensure the library would receive funding for generations.