amicus humani generis

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

nounLatin.

a philanthropist.

Origin of amicus humani generis

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Literally, “friend of the human race”

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How to use amicus humani generis in a sentence

But nevertheless, I trust I have always proved amicus humani generis!
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