philanthropist

phi·lan·thro·py

P0244000 (fĭ-lăn′thrə-pē)n. pl. phi·lan·thro·pies 1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.2. Love of humankind in general.3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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[Late Latin philanthrōpia, from Greek, from philanthrōpos, humane, benevolent : phil-, philo-, philo- + anthrōpos, man, mankind.]

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phi·lan′thro·pist n.

phi•lan•thro•pist

(fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst)

n. a person who practices philanthropy. [1720–30]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

philanthropist - someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-beingaltruistbestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter - person who makes a gift of property

philanthropist

noun humanitarian, patron, benefactor, giver, donor, contributor, altruist, almsgiver He is a philanthropist and patron of the arts.

Translations

慈善事业家

philanthropy

(fiˈlanθrəpi) noun love for mankind, usually as shown by money given to, or work done for, other people. He shows his philanthropy by helping people who have been in prison. 慈善事業 慈善事业philanthropic (filənˈθropik) adjective giving money or other help etc to others. a philanthropic person; a philanthropic act. 慈善的，博愛的 慈善的，博爱的 phiˈlanthropist noun a philanthropic person. 慈善事業家 慈善事业家