philanthropist
gb/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/ us/fɪlˈænθɹəpɪst/
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Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
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role
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person who gives to help others
A philanthropist is a person who gives money or help to support charities and improve other people’s lives.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a philanthropist; philanthropist + who/known for [activity]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with humanitarian (which can include non-financial help, especially in crises) or philanthropism/philanthropy (the activity, not the person).
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.)
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
Thèmes
charity
|society
|money
|community
Exemples
- The philanthropist donated millions to build a new children’s hospital.
- As a philanthropist, she focuses on scholarships for students from low-income families.
- He became known as a philanthropist after funding libraries across the region.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A philanthropist gives money to help others.
- The philanthropist supported a local charity.
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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