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philanthrope
[ fil-uhn-throhp ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philanthrope1
First recorded in 1730–40; from Greek philánthrōpos “loving humankind, benevolent”; philanthropy ( def )
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Example Sentences
With all this, he had a goodness of nature and disposition in so great a degree that he may be deservedly styled a philanthrope.
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He further summed up the catalogue of Robespierre's crimes, by exclaiming, "D'ailleurs c'toit un grand philanthrope!"
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Philanthrope is a peach: his manner all velvet and bloom, his words sweet juice, his heart of hearts a stone.
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