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phi⋅lan⋅thro⋅pist

  [fi-lan-thruh-pist]
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–noun
a person who practices philanthropy.
Origin:
1720–30; philanthrop(y) + -ist

Related forms:
phi⋅lan⋅thro⋅pis⋅tic, adjective
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phi·lan·thro·py   (fĭ-lān'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.

[Late Latin philanthrōpia, from Greek, from philanthrōpos, humane, benevolent : phil-, philo-, philo- + anthrōpos, man, mankind.]
phi·lan'thro·pist n.
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Philanthropist

Phi*lan"thro*pist\, n. [Gr. ?; ? loving + ? man: cf. F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.
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Language Translation for : philanthropist
Spanish: filántropo,
German: der Menschenfreund,
Japanese: 慈善家
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