Associations to the word «Philanthropist»

Wiktionary

PHILANTHROPIST, noun. A person who loves humankind in general.
PHILANTHROPIST, noun. A very generous person or institution.

Dictionary definition

PHILANTHROPIST, noun. Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.