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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Philanthropist

/fəl-ăn'-thrəp-əst/ · Phi·lan·thro·pist · IPA /fəlˈænθrəpəst/
01 n. One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others; especially, a wealthy individual who donate…
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    One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others; especially, a wealthy individual who donates large amounts of money to charitable or philanthropic causes. Opposite of misanthrope.