Philanthropist

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Pronunciation: /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/

Definitions of philanthropist

noun a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example Sentences

A1 A philanthropist is someone who helps others by donating money or resources.

A2 My neighbor is a philanthropist who regularly volunteers at the local food bank.

B1 The billionaire philanthropist donated a large sum of money to build a new hospital in the city.

B2 The philanthropist's foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged students to help them attend college.

C1 The philanthropist's generous contributions have had a significant impact on improving healthcare in the region.

C2 The renowned philanthropist's dedication to humanitarian causes has earned them international recognition.

Examples of philanthropist in a Sentence

formal The philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the local charity.

informal I heard that the philanthropist is hosting a fundraiser next week.

slang That philanthropist is always giving back to the community.

figurative The philanthropist's heart was as big as their bank account.

Grammatical Forms of philanthropist

past tense

philanthropized

plural

philanthropists

comparative

more philanthropic

superlative

most philanthropic

present tense

philanthropizes

future tense

will philanthropize

perfect tense

has philanthropized

continuous tense

is philanthropizing

singular

philanthropist

positive degree

philanthropic

infinitive

to philanthropize

gerund

philanthropizing

participle

philanthropizing

Origin and Evolution of philanthropist

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'philanthropist' originated from the Greek words 'philos' meaning loving and 'anthropos' meaning human being.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who loves humanity and seeks to promote the welfare of others through charitable acts, the term 'philanthropist' has evolved to encompass individuals who donate money, time, or resources to various causes for the betterment of society.