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philanthropist Synonyms

Another word for philanthropist

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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 benefactor donated millions of dollars to fund the construction of the new children's hospital."

Strongest
benefactor
humanitarian
altruist
Strong
patron
donor
contributor
sponsor
giver
Weak
backer

Opposites of philanthropist

The opposite of philanthropist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

misanthrope
miser
skinflint
tightwad
cheapskate
egoist
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Philanthropist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/philanthropist
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