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English

Etymology

Greek; loving + man: French philanthrope.

Noun

Singular philanthropist

Plural philanthropists

philanthropist (plural philanthropists)

  1. A person who loves mankind (the human race) in general.
  2. A very generous person or institution.

See also

Category: English nouns

 

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