'Philanthropist' definitions:
Definition of 'philanthropist'
(from WordNet)
noun
Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being [syn: philanthropist, altruist]
Definition of 'Philanthropist'
From: GCIDE
- Philanthropist \Phi*lan"thro*pist\, n. [Gr. fila`nqrwpos; fi`los loving + 'a`nqrwpos man: cf. F. philanthrope.]
- 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'philanthropist'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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,
- Maecenas,
- patron,
- patroness,
- power for good,
- presenter,
- Robin Hood,
- Santa Claus,
- settler,
- social worker,
- sponsor,
- subscriber,
- sugar daddy,
- supporter,
- testate,
- testator,
- testatrix,
- vouchsafer,
- welfare statist,
- welfare worker,
- well-doer