Philanthropist - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |fɪˈlænθrəpɪst|  American pronunciation of the word philanthropist
Brit.  |fɪˈlænθrəpɪst|  British pronunciation of the word philanthropist

noun

- someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being (syn: altruist)

Extra examples

...the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter...

...the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra...

...a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes...

Word forms

noun
singular: philanthropist
plural: philanthropists
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