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]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
philanthropist
n : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase
human well-being [syn: altruist]
WordNet (r) 2.0
46 Moby Thesaurus words for "philanthropist":
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
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
PHILANTHROPIST, n. A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has
trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.
THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993)
altruist
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