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单词 philanthropist
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
phi•lan•thro•pist  (fi lanthrə pist),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a person who practices philanthropy.
  • philanthrop(y) + -ist 1720–30
phi•lan′thro•pistic, adj. 

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
phi•lan•thro•py /fɪˈlænθrəpi/USA pronunciation   n., pl. -pies. 
  1. unselfish concern for human beings, esp. as shown by voluntary service or donations:[uncountable]a millionaire noted for his philanthropy.
  2. [countable] a philanthropic act or donation.
  3. [countable] a philanthropic institution.
phil•an•throp•ic /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/USA pronunciation  adj. 
phi•lan•thro•pist, n. [countable]See -anthro-, -phil-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
phi•lan•thro•py  (fi lanthrə pē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -pies. 
  1. altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.
  2. the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way:to devote one's later years to philanthropy.
  3. a particular act, form, or instance of this activity:The art museum was their favorite philanthropy.
  4. a philanthropic organization.
  • Greek philanthrōpía love for mankind. See phil-, anthropo-, -y3
  • Late Latin
  • earlier philanthropia 1600–10

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