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philanthropist

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/fi.lɐ̃.ˈtɾɔ.pu/fi·lan·tro·po

Definition

1

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Usage examples

The billionaire philanthropist funded a new library for the city.
Her work as a philanthropist has helped thousands of children.

Common combinations

generous philanthropistwealthy philanthropistphilanthropic workphilanthropic foundation