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Noun: philanthropist  fi'lan-thru-pist
  1. Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
    - altruist

Derived forms: philanthropists

Type of: bestower, conferrer, donator, donor, giver, presenter

Encyclopedia: Philanthropist

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