philanthropist

philanthropist
Synonyms and related words:
Maecenas, Robin Hood, Santa Claus, almoner, almsgiver, angel, assignor, awarder, backer, benefactor, benefactress, benevolist, bestower, cheerful giver, conferrer, consignor, contributor, do-gooder, donator, donor, fairy godmother, feoffor, financer, funder, giver, grantor, humanitarian, imparter, lady bountiful, patron, patroness, power for good, presenter, settler, social worker, sponsor, subscriber, sugar daddy, supporter, testate, testator, testatrix, vouchsafer, welfare statist, welfare worker, well-doer

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  • philanthropist — UK US /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/ noun [C] SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ► someone who gives money to help people who are poor or sick, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society: »She is a philanthropist who has supported many… …   Financial and business terms

  • 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. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • philanthropist — index benefactor, contributor (giver), donor, good Samaritan, patron (influential supporter), Samaritan Burton s Legal Thesaurus …   Law dictionary

  • philanthropist — 1730s, from PHILANTHROPY (Cf. philanthropy) + IST (Cf. ist) …   Etymology dictionary

  • philanthropist — [n] humanitarian altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart*, contributor, do gooder*, donor, Good Samaritan*, good scout*, helper, patron; concepts 416,423 …   New thesaurus

  • philanthropist — ► NOUN ▪ a person who seeks to help others, especially by donating money to good causes …   English terms dictionary

  • philanthropist — [fə lan′thrə pist] n. a person, esp. a wealthy one, who practices philanthropy …   English World dictionary

  • philanthropist — UK [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] / US noun [countable] Word forms philanthropist : singular philanthropist plural philanthropists someone who believes in helping people, especially by giving money to those who need it …   English dictionary

  • philanthropist — [[t]fɪlæ̱nθrəpɪst[/t]] philanthropists N COUNT A philanthropist is someone who freely gives money and help to people who need it …   English dictionary

  • philanthropist — noun the trust was funded by an anonymous philanthropist Syn: benefactor, benefactress, patron, patroness, donor, contributor, sponsor, backer, helper, good Samaritan; do gooder, Lady Bountiful; historical almsgiver …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • philanthropist — noun Date: circa 1736 one who practices philanthropy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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