Antonyms for philanthropist


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fi-lan-thruh-pist
Phonetic Transcription : fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst


Definition of philanthropist

Origin :
  • 1731, from philanthropy + -ist. Related: Philanthropism.
  • noun humanitarian
Example sentences :
  • In supporting it, therefore, we support all that is dear to the freeman and the philanthropist.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • You'd think he was a philanthropist, determined to give us some of the pleasures of life.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • Edmund Burke, an illustrious orator, statesman, and philanthropist.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
  • The miser is happy when he hoards his gold; the philanthropist when he distributes his.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth String   » by John Philip Sousa
  • We believe this study is not unworthy the Christian philosopher and philanthropist.
  • Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier
  • Does not the vulgar estimate confound the philanthropist with the speculator?
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • Clemens was not a business man, and Bliss was not a philanthropist.
  • Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine
  • No, I should like to publish your book, but I am neither a philanthropist nor a millionaire.'
  • Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett
  • "I am quite too warm-hearted a fellow to be a philanthropist," laughed Neckart.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various
  • "He's a philanthropist at heart, I imagine," remarked Ebenezer, agreeably.
  • Extract from : « The Secret of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White

Synonyms for philanthropist

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