philanthropist
noun/fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/
Frequency rank: #11,522 most common English word
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 philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping others.
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