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View usage for: (fɪlænθrəpɪst) Word forms: plural philanthropistscountable nounA philanthropist is someone who freely gives money and help to people who need it. Synonyms: humanitarian, patron, benefactor, giver More Synonyms of philanthropist philanthropist in American English (fəˈlænθrəpɪst) noun a person, esp. a wealthy one, who practices philanthropy Examples of 'philanthropist' in a sentencephilanthropist He has been the most extraordinarily generous philanthropist.He has been the most extraordinarily generous philanthropist.They were two of the great philanthropists of their time.He was a philanthropist and an entrepreneur of ideas.Our mayor is a brilliant businessman and philanthropist; yours is not.Britain's most generous philanthropists are giving away a smaller proportion of their wealth than last year.Next, a row with wealthy philanthropists and charities over a cap on tax relief for charitable giving.He is a generous philanthropist.A great philanthropist, he soon became a household name.He is now one of Britain's most generous philanthropists.He is also one of the world's most generous philanthropists, giving away millions of dollars.He has also quietly built a reputation as one of Britain's most generous philanthropists. He is a philanthropist and patron of the arts. Additional synonymsSynonyms humanitarian, philanthropistDefinition a person who supports a person or institution by giving money In his old age he became a benefactor of the arts. Synonyms supporter, friend, champion, defender, sponsor, angel (informal), patron, promoter, contributor, backer, helper, subsidizer, philanthropist, upholder, well-wisher He is the institute's leading financial contributor and is active in fund-raising. Synonyms donor, supporter, patron, subscriber, backer, bestower, giverNearby words ofphilanthropist - philander
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Additional synonymsDefinition a person who makes a donation a major donor to UN relief agencies Synonyms giver, supporter, contributor, sponsor, patron, backer, benefactor, philanthropist, grantor, donator, almsgiver the largest giver of aid amongst the wealthy counties of the west Synonyms donor, provider, contributor, benefactor, donator Definition a person who financially supports artists, writers, musicians, or charities Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. Synonyms supporter, friend, champion, defender, sponsor, guardian, angel (informal), advocate, backer, helper, protagonist, protector, benefactor, philanthropist |