philanthropoid


phi·lan·thro·poid

noun \-ˌpid\

Definition of PHILANTHROPOID

: a person who works for a philanthropic organization

Origin of PHILANTHROPOID

blend of philanthropist and anthropoid
First Known Use: 1945

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