Definition of philantropist
"philantropist" is probably misspelled. Trying philanthropist instead Definition of philanthropist
1. philanthropist [ n ] someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
Used in print:(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)
J._Wheaton_Smith , editor of the Warren_Telegraph stated that `` the ends of justice must be satisfied , a solitary example must be set , in_order_that all those misnamed philantropists [ sic ] , who , actuated by a blind zeal , dare to instigate riot , treason , and murder , may heed it and shape their future course accordingly '' .
Synonyms philanthropist altruist Related Terms donor cornell hopkins guggenheim harvard hershey cooper andrew_mellon alfred_bernhard_nobel first_viscount_nuffield john_d._rockefeller commodore_vanderbilt elihu_yale CarnegieSimilar Spelling
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