Hypertext Webster Gateway: "philanthropist"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
philanthropist
n : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase
human well-being [syn: {altruist}]
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