CEFR C1

philanthropist

noun

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Examples

The famous philanthropist established a foundation to support education for underprivileged children.
She was known as a dedicated philanthropist, contributing significantly to arts and culture.

Synonyms: donor, benefactor, altruist, humanitarian

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philanthropist (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/

Definition

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Examples

The famous philanthropist established a foundation to support education for underprivileged children.
She was known as a dedicated philanthropist, contributing significantly to arts and culture.
Many view the tech mogul as a modern-day philanthropist due to his large-scale charitable contributions.

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