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Definition of "philanthropist" []

  • A person who loves mankind (the human race) in general. (noun)
  • A very generous person or institution. (noun)

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Use "philanthropist" in a sentence
  • "_Once a philanthropist and always a philanthropist_."
  • "For most of my life, the term philanthropist was reserved for the super rich."
  • "But though he's a church member and what they call a philanthropist, I hardly thought he'd stoop to hirin 'this done."