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 4th District race pits Thompson, a veteran lawmaker who has represented much of the region for nearly three decades, against Jones, a former venture capitalist and philanthropist. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

MacKenzie Scott is one of today’s most prominent philanthropists, having given away more than $26 billion since 2019. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

The cost of the drugs there and in the private market limits their use, the philanthropist and former energy trader John Arnold notes. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

The award was established earlier this year by Rubenstein, the financier, philanthropist and Baltimore Orioles owner. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026