philanthropist

CEFRB2

/fəˈlænθrəpəst/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who gives money or help to charitable causes.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.

Examples

  • The philanthropist tried to use her wealth to help people in need.

  • Sami is a philanthropist.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person who loves humankind in general.

More examples

In context

  • He was a noted philanthropist, and played a public-spirited part in the support of the Army during the Crimean War.

  • […]and with a passing vague wonder as to what manner of man the ‘philanthropist’ might be who had more money than he knew what to do with,[…]

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From philanthropy + -ist; compare French philanthrope.