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Webster 1913 Edition
Philanthropist
Phi-lan′thro-pist
,Noun.
[Gr.
φιλάνθρωπος
; φίλοσ
loving + ἄνθρωποσ
man: cf. F. philanthrope
.] 1.
One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others; especially, a wealthy individual who donates large amounts of money to charitable or philanthropic causes. Opposite of
misanthrope
. Webster 1828 Edition
Philanthropist
PHILAN'THROPIST
,Noun.