philanthropist

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Etymology

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From philanthropy +‎ -ist; compare French philanthrope.

Noun

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philanthropist (plural philanthropists)

  1. A person who loves humankind in general.
  2. A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.

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