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philanthropist

noun

  1. a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From philanthropy + -ist; compare French philanthrope.

  1. A person who loves humankind in general.
  2. A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.

    “[…]and with a passing vague wonder as to what manner of man the ‘philanthropist’ might be who had more money than he knew what to do with,[…]”

    “He was a noted philanthropist, and played a public-spirited part in the support of the Army during the Crimean War.”