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philanthropist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/

philanthropist means: A person or organization that helps improve people’s lives, especially by giving money.

noun

CHARITABLE DONORC1

A person or organization that helps improve people’s lives, especially by giving money.

  • A philanthropist paid for the new library.
  • Local philanthropists helped fund the hospital.
  • The foundation became a major philanthropist supporting medical research.

Similar words: benefactor, donor

Common phrases: wealthy philanthropist, generous philanthropist

LOVER OF HUMANITYC2

Someone who cares deeply about people in general.

  • He was a philanthropist who loved all humanity.
  • A true philanthropist cares about strangers too.
  • She called herself a philanthropist because she believed in human goodness.

Opposites: misanthrope

Common phrases: true philanthropist, sincere philanthropist

Questions about philanthropist

What does philanthropist mean?

A person or organization that helps improve people’s lives, especially by giving money.

What is philanthropist in other languages?

Türkçe: hayırsever · Español: filántropo · Français: philanthrope · Deutsch: Philanthrop · Italiano: filantropo · 日本語: 慈善家

How do you pronounce philanthropist?

It is pronounced /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/.

How do you use philanthropist in a sentence?

A philanthropist paid for the new library. Local philanthropists helped fund the hospital.

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