amicus humani generis

American  

[ah-mee-koos hoo-mah-nee ge-ne-ris, uh-mahy-kuhs hyoo-mey-nahy jen-uh-ris, uh-mee-kuhs hyoo-mey-nee] / ɑˈmi kʊs huˈmɑ ni ˈgɛ nɛ rɪs, əˈmaɪ kəs hyuˈmeɪ naɪ ˈdʒɛn ə rɪs, əˈmi kəs hyuˈmeɪ ni /

noun

Latin.

1. a philanthropist.

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Etymology

Origin of amicus humani generis

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.

From Time Magazine Archive

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.

From Project Gutenberg