- philanthropist
- phi|lan|thro|pist [ fı`lænθrəpıst ] noun countsomeone who believes in helping people, especially by giving money to those who need it
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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philanthropist — UK US /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/ noun [C] SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ► someone who gives money to help people who are poor or sick, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society: »She is a philanthropist who has supported many… … Financial and business terms
Philanthropist — Phi*lan thro*pist, n. [Gr. ?; ? loving + ? man: cf. F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
philanthropist — index benefactor, contributor (giver), donor, good Samaritan, patron (influential supporter), Samaritan Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
philanthropist — 1730s, from PHILANTHROPY (Cf. philanthropy) + IST (Cf. ist) … Etymology dictionary
philanthropist — [n] humanitarian altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart*, contributor, do gooder*, donor, Good Samaritan*, good scout*, helper, patron; concepts 416,423 … New thesaurus
philanthropist — ► NOUN ▪ a person who seeks to help others, especially by donating money to good causes … English terms dictionary
philanthropist — [fə lan′thrə pist] n. a person, esp. a wealthy one, who practices philanthropy … English World dictionary
philanthropist — UK [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] / US noun [countable] Word forms philanthropist : singular philanthropist plural philanthropists someone who believes in helping people, especially by giving money to those who need it … English dictionary
philanthropist — [[t]fɪlæ̱nθrəpɪst[/t]] philanthropists N COUNT A philanthropist is someone who freely gives money and help to people who need it … English dictionary
philanthropist — noun the trust was funded by an anonymous philanthropist Syn: benefactor, benefactress, patron, patroness, donor, contributor, sponsor, backer, helper, good Samaritan; do gooder, Lady Bountiful; historical almsgiver … Thesaurus of popular words
philanthropist — noun Date: circa 1736 one who practices philanthropy … New Collegiate Dictionary
