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Definition of philanthropist noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

philanthropist

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/fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/
 
/fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/
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  1. a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
    • He was a wealthy businessman and philanthropist.
    • The trust was set up by an American philanthropist.
    Topics Social issuesc1
See philanthropist in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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