Definition
a philanthropist: a humanitarian, a benefactor, a donor
(a) philanthropic (gesture): (a) humanitarian, benevolent (action)
philanthropy: the continued act of giving (usually money) in order to help others
- "Ornithologist, philatelist, philanthropist."
- "We are proud to announce sweeping reforms at Warbuckle's department stores in the interest of philanthropy."
- "Friends, philanthropists and fellow San Franciscans"
- "CEO Bruno Delavigne, along with Chief of Research and Development Horatio Oléré, will unveil a philanthropic initiative of great consequence, to be revealed at the time of press conference (6 PM)."
- "DELAVIGNE CORP TO MAKE MAJOR PHILANTHROPIC ANNOUNCEMENT"
- "Susie : Mr. Mayor, as you mentioned just 15 minutes ago in your speech, Bruno Delavigne is one of San Francisco's predominant philanthropists."
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