philanthropist
pronunciation
How to pronounce philanthropist in British English:
UK [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst]
How to pronounce philanthropist in American English:
US [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst]
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- Noun:
- someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
Word Origin
- philanthropist (n.)
- 1731, from philanthropy + -ist. Related: Philanthropism.
Example
- 1. Mr. sanford is a great and well-celebrated philanthropist .
- 2. Charities too will come knocking , hoping you will become a generous philanthropist .
- 3. Mr dangote is an avid philanthropist , financing education and health-care projects .
- 4. The philanthropist built a peace palace in the hague , and funded the carnegie endowment for international peace .
- 5. Here is the loyal friend and philanthropist , the champion of the poor-and also the bully .