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philanthropists

  • plural
    of philanthropist.
    philanthropist
    noun
    a person, typically a wealthy one, who has an altruistic concern for human welfare and shows it by donating money, property, time, or work to aid people in need or to support institutions that serve the public.

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Even if philanthropists and higher-ed leaders were to walk away from this work, the demand would still be there.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Parton was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022, which honoured her as "one of the entertainment world's most generous philanthropists".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

In retirement, "Boss Zhu" published a number of books of speeches on economic reform, and was listed as one of the country's top philanthropists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, corporations and big-name philanthropists lined up to say they would be adding money.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

Billionaire philanthropists donate their entire fortunes to fund efforts that bring Fixers to impoverished nations, making certain that every human on the planet in need is able to receive treatment.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson