Philanthropist - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Philanthropist :  (noun)

1: someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being [syn: altruist]

Based on WordNet 2.0

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.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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