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PHILANTHROPIST

\fɪlˈanθɹəpˌɪst], \fɪlˈanθɹəpˌɪst], \f_ɪ_l_ˈa_n_θ_ɹ_ə_p_ˌɪ_s_t]\

Definitions of PHILANTHROPIST

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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One who loves and seeks to benefit mankind.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

One who works for the good of his fellow man.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

One who loves and wishes to serve mankind.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A lover of mankind; person of abstract benevolence.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

An author or promoter of benevolent projects.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

One who loves and seeks opportunities of doing good to mankind.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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