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Synonyms & Antonyms of philanthropist
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
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“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of philanthropist was circa 1736
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