philanthropist
noun/fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/
Frequency rank: #11,522 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes.
Example sentence
The city's new library was funded by a generous philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping others.
Synonyms & related words
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