Philanthropist – a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

(Pronounced fi-lan-thru-pist)

To remember the definition of the word philanthropist, use the following mnemonic:

She filled the hand thrust out by the harpist (philanthropist) with money. She wanted to promote his welfare with a generous donation.

Examples of philanthropist in a sentence

The charity had been saved by an anonymous philanthropist.

The crown awarded the philanthropist a knighthood in response to all of the good they had done.

My family couldn't afford to pay for my sister to go to university, but a local philanthropist stepped in and paid her fees.