Synonyms of philanthropist

philanthropist

noun

as in benefactor

a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people

a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor

Related Words

• benefactor
• donor
• donator
• supporter
• contributor
• almoner
• patron
• benefactress
• fairy godmother
• Maecenas
• sugar daddy
• patroness
• giver
• angel
• altruist
• almsgiver
• helper
• subscriber
• protector
• bestower
• savior
• guardian angel

Dissimilar Words

• beneficiary
• recipient
• donee
• giftee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philanthropist

The school, registered with Guinea's educational authorities but not receiving government funding, is the brainchild of Mariam Aisha Barry, a social worker and philanthropist who said her daughter with autism was her inspiration. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The winner of 28 Grammys, Jones was a music producer, band leader, composer, arranger, television producer, music executive, conductor, trumpet player, civil rights activist, philanthropist and all-around brilliant person. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026

The backstory Educator, journalist, and philanthropist Pleasant Rowland—best known to the world as the creator of the American Girl line of dolls—graduated from Wells College, a former school in town, in 1962. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, according to a news release. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 30 June 2026