philanthropist

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: phi=lan=thro=pist

CIDE DICTIONARY

philanthropist, n. [Gr. ; loving + man: cf. F. philanthrope.].

 One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.  [1913 Webster]

DEVIL DICTIONARY

philanthropist

n. A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.

THESAURUS

philanthropist

Maecenas, Robin Hood, Santa Claus, almoner, almsgiver, angel, assignor, awarder, backer, benefactor, benefactress, benevolist, bestower, cheerful giver, conferrer, consignor, contributor, do-gooder, donator, donor, fairy godmother, feoffor, financer, funder, giver, grantor, humanitarian, imparter, lady bountiful, patron, patroness, power for good, presenter, settler, social worker, sponsor, subscriber, sugar daddy, supporter, testate, testator, testatrix, vouchsafer, welfare statist, welfare worker, well-doer

ROGET THESAURUS

philanthropist

Philanthropy

N philanthropy, humanity, humanitarianism universal benevolence, endaemonism, deliciae humani generis, cosmopolitanism utilitarianism, the greatest happiness of the greatest number, social science, sociology common weal, socialism, communism, Fourierism, phalansterianism, Saint Simonianism, patriotism, civism, nationality, love of country, amor patriae, public spirit, chivalry, knight errantry, generosity, philanthropist, endaemonist, utilitarian, Benthamite, socialist, communist, cosmopolite, citizen of the world, amicus humani generis, knight errant, patriot, philanthropic, humanitarian, utilitarian, cosmopolitan, public- spirited, patriotic, humane, large-hearted, chivalric, generous, pro bono publico, pro aris et focis, humani nihil a me alienum puto, omne solum forti patria, un bien fait n'est jamais perdu.

Good Man

N good man, honest man, worthy, good woman, perfect lady, Madonna, model, paragon, good example, hero, heroine, demigod, seraph, angel, innocent, saint, benefactor, philanthropist, Aristides, noble liver, pattern, brick, trump, gem, jewel, good fellow, prince, diamond in the rough, rough diamond, ugly duckling, salt of the earth, one in ten thousand, one in a million, a gentleman and a scholar, pillar of society, pillar of the community, a man among men, si sic omnes!.