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philanthropist Antonyms

Opposite of philanthropist

Pinning down the opposite of philanthropist requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The wealthy misanthrope donated millions of dollars to fund the construction of the new children's hospital."

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misanthrope
miser
Strong
skinflint
tightwad
cheapskate
egoist

Similar words to philanthropist

Words similar to philanthropist shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

benefactor
humanitarian
altruist
patron
donor
contributor
sponsor
giver
See all synonyms of philanthropist

• Nearby Words

philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist
philanthropy
philistine
philistines

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Philanthropist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/philanthropist
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