philanthropist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
    altruist.

WordNet

Phi*lan"thro*pist noun
Etymology
Gr. loving + man: cf. F. philanthrope.
Definitions
  1. One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others. esp. a wealthy individual who donates large amounts of money to charitable or philanthropic causes

Webster 1913