Recipient

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A recipient is defined as an entity which receives a good or service. The entity can be a person, a group of persons, a company, an organization, or a government.

In certain countries, the term is commonly, but not exclusively, used to refer to an entity which receives some sort of recognition, such as an award or a medal, or an entity who receives a gift.

[edit] Common uses

  • A recipient of an award or medal.
  • A recipient, or beneficiary, of United States federal assistance, also known as federal aid.
  • A recipient of student financial aid, such as scholarships.
  • A universal recipient, a person who has AB positive blood type and so can generally accept a blood donation from anyone.
  • A recipient of a disease from a carrier

[edit] List of recipients

The following articles are lists of recipients of a certain item:

[edit] General

[edit] Awards and recognition

The following articles are lists of recipients of awards, medals, or any other type of public recognition, which can also be referred to as laureate:

[edit] International

[edit] United States

[edit] Australia

[edit] Military decoration

[edit] United States

[edit] Great Britain

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