amicus humani generis

[ah-mee-koos hoo-mah-nee ge-ne-ris, uh-mahy-kuhs hyoo-mey-nahy jen-uh-ris, uh-mee-kuhs hyoo-mey-nee]

noun

Latin.

1. a philanthropist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus humani generis¹

Literally, “friend of the human race”

Example Sentences

But John Henry is interested in no quid pro quo, prefers to be "an amicus humani generis�a friend of the human race," and wants to give Taurum to the world to conquer hunger.

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Persuade the Governor to buy my cargo and they will look upon me as an amicus humani generis to whom common rules do not apply.

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