philanthropist
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: In his private life he was a major philanthropist who spent over $2 billion on causes ranging from education to healthcare.
Origin of philanthropist
1- Rarely philanthrope .
Other words from philanthropist
- phi·lan·thro·pis·tic [fi-lan-thruh-pis-tik] /fɪˌlæn θrəˈpɪs tɪk/ adjective
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How to use philanthropist in a sentence
Willima and Kate raised a similar sum at a private dinner for just 30 philanthropists on Sunday night.
Kate and William's Glamorous $2m New York Send Off | Tom Sykes | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne reason the NCF, a donor-advised fund, has been so successful is that it ensures anonymity for its philanthropists.
The $1-Billion-a-Year Right-Wing Conspiracy You Haven’t Heard Of | Jay Michaelson | September 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe rant quickly turned 100 percent politically incorrect when he began comparing African Americans to Jewish philanthropists.
Donald Sterling’s Insane Attempt at Damage Control Fails Miserably | Nina Strochlic | May 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd many China merchants invariably became philanthropists, leaving behind lasting legacies.
But what happens at CGI is the nitty-gritty of deal-making between philanthropists and the people who get it done.
But the wisdom of the Estate or philanthropists demands that they should help on the onward path, men struggling to be good.
Third class in Indian railways | Mahatma GandhiBy 1775, there were nine free schools endowed by private philanthropists for the poor and needy.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyAnd about this time an unusual thing happened—one of these philanthropists answered his letter.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton SinclairAbout the time this club was established the kindergarten had been added to the vocabulary of philanthropists.
The Leaven in a Great City | Lillian William BettsAs for the domestic philanthropists, there were so many of them that there was some difficulty in finding Mrs. Gano a seat.
The Open Question | Elizabeth Robins
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