Philanthropist

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. One who is actuated by a philanthropic spirit; one who loves mankind, or wishes well to his fellow-men and endeavors to benefit them by active works of benevolence or beneficence; one who from philanthropic motives endeavors to do good to his fellows.
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  • noun. One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.
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  • noun. A person who loves mankind (the human race) in general.
  • noun. A very generous person or institution.
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  • noun. someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
    • Word Usage
    "_Once a philanthropist and always a philanthropist_."
    Antonyms
    Words with the opposite meaning
    misanthrope  
    cross-reference
    altruism  altruist  misandry  misanthropic  misanthropist  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    bestower  conferrer  donor  giver  presenter  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    Carnegie  Guggenheim  Harvard  Hershey  Hopkins  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    benefactor  clergyman  diplomat  diplomatist  economist  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    Maecenas  Robin Hood  Santa Claus  almoner  almsgiver  
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