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philanthropist |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Philanthropist \Phi*lan"thro*pist\, n. [Gr. ?; ? loving + ? man: cf F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: philanthropist n : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being [syn: {altruist}] From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]: PHILANTHROPIST, n. A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.
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