philanthrope
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of philanthrope
First recorded in 1730–40; from Greek philánthrōpos “loving humankind, benevolent”; see philanthropy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The demi-philosophe-moderne-politico-legislativo-metaphysico-non-logico-grand philanthrope still scribbles, by the ream, pièces justificatives, projets de loi, and volumes of metaphysical sentiment, to be seen at the fair of Leipzig, or on ladies' tables.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 09 by Edgeworth, Maria
At the first sight you would say a philanthrope, a friend of man.
From Old Friends, Epistolary Parody by Lang, Andrew
A philanthrope loves the whole human race, but dislikes his wife, his mother, his brother, and his friends and acquaintances.
From White Lies by Reade, Charles
Autre physionomie intéressante, celle de Lord Shaftesbury, un beau type d'aristocrate, au physique comme au moral, très sensible et compatissant, un philanthrope bon et loyal, anti-esclavagiste militant.
From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine
He further summed up the catalogue of Robespierre's crimes, by exclaiming, "D'ailleurs c'étoit un grand philanthrope!"
From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria
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