Definition of Philenthropist

Definition of Philenthropist

Phi*lan"thro*pist (?), n. [Gr. &?;; &?; loving + &?; man: cf. F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

PHILANTHROPIST, n. A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has
trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

A person who loves mankind (the human race) in general.
A very generous person or institution.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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