C2nounmoneysociety
US/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/
UK/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/
a rich person who gives a lot of money to help people in need
In context
A local philanthropist paid for the new library in our town.
After selling his company, he became a full-time philanthropist.
The children's hospital was built with money from several wealthy philanthropists.
Words that go with philanthropist
adjective + noun
- wealthy philanthropistA wealthy philanthropist offered to pay for every student's books.
- generous philanthropistThanks to a generous philanthropist, the school now has a swimming pool.
- noted philanthropistThe concert hall is named after a noted philanthropist.
- local philanthropistA local philanthropist donated the land for the park.
- famous philanthropistThe famous philanthropist rarely gives interviews.
noun + noun
- billionaire philanthropistThe billionaire philanthropist promised to give away half of his fortune.