philanthropist
gb/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/ us/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/
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Anglais
filantróp
NOM
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FORMAL
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filantróp
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Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a philanthropist; philanthropist + who/known for [activity]
The philanthropist donated millions to build a new children’s hospital.
A filantróp milliókat adományozott egy új gyermekkórház felépítésére.
As a philanthropist, she focuses on scholarships for students from low-income families.
Filantrópként az alacsony jövedelmű családokból származó diákoknak szóló ösztöndíjakra összpontosít.
He became known as a philanthropist after funding libraries across the region.
Exemples pédagogiques
A philanthropist gives money to help others.
A filantróp pénzt ad, hogy segítsen másokon.
The philanthropist supported a local charity.
A filantróp támogatott egy helyi jótékonysági szervezetet.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with humanitarian (which can include non-financial help, especially in crises) or philanthropism/philanthropy (the activity, not the person).
Sens
person who gives to help others
Collocations
wealthy philanthropist
|prominent philanthropist
|noted philanthropist
|local philanthropist
|major philanthropist
|philanthropist and donor
|philanthropist and business leader
|a philanthropist who funds education
|a philanthropist who supports the arts
|a philanthropist committed to social change
Synonymes
benefactor (Often emphasizes giving to a particular person, institution, or project.)
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donor (More general; can be anyone who gives, even a small amount.)
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patron (Often used for someone who financially supports the arts or a specific cause over time.)
Antonymes
miser (Someone who hates spending or sharing money.)
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skinflint (Informal; someone extremely unwilling to spend or give money.)
Thèmes
charity
|society
|money
|community
Définition
A philanthropist is a person who gives money or help to support charities and improve other people’s lives.
A person who gives money, time, or other support to help people in need and to promote the welfare of others, especially through charitable organizations or causes.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
philanthropist
API
GB/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/
US/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/
Syllabes et accentuation
phil - an - throp - ist (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: philanthropist
- Plural: philanthropists
Famille de mots
Forms
philanthropists
noun
Core family
philanthropy
noun C1
philanthropic
adjective C1
Related words
charity
noun A2
charitable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
misanthrope
noun
misanthropic
adjective
Advanced or less common
philanthropically
adverb C1
Expressions
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