philanthropist (redirected from Philanthropists)

phi·lan·thro·py  (f-lnthr-p)

n. pl. phi·lan·thro·pies

1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.

2. Love of humankind in general.

3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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[Late Latin philanthrpia, from Greek, from philanthrpos, humane, benevolent : phil-, philo-, philo- + anthrpos, man, mankind.]

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phi·lanthro·pist n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

philanthropist - someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being altruist bestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter - person who makes a gift of property

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philanthropist

noun humanitarian, patron, benefactor, giver, donor, contributor, altruist, almsgiver He is a philanthropist and patron of the arts.

Translations

philanthropist [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] N → filántropo/a m/f

philanthropist [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] n → philanthrope m/f

philanthropist

n → Menschenfreund(in) m(f), → Philanthrop(in) m(f) (geh)

philanthropist [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] n → filantropo/a

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philanthropist [fɪˈlænθrəpɪst] n → filantropo/a