n. [ Gr. fila`nqrwpos; fi`los loving + 'a`nqrwpos man: cf. F. philanthrope. ] 1. One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others; especially, a wealthy individual who donates large amounts of money to charitable or philanthropic causes. Opposite of misanthrope. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Gr. fila`nqrwpos; fi`los loving + 'a`nqrwpos man: cf. F. philanthrope. ] 1. One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others; especially, a wealthy individual who donates large amounts of money to charitable or philanthropic causes. Opposite of misanthrope. [ 1913 Webster ]