Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Philanthropist

Philanthropist , noun

[Greek fila`nqrwpos; fi`los loving + 'a`nqrwpos man: compare French 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.