philanthropist

== English == === Etymology === From philanthropy +‎ -ist; compare French philanthrope. === Pronunciation === === Noun === philanthropist (plural philanthropists) A person who loves humankind in general. Antonym: misanthropist A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === altruist altruism (strong like of human race) misanthropy (hatred of human race) misanthropic misanthropist misandry (hatred of males) misogyny (hatred of females) philanthropy philanthropic (loving human race) philandry (love of males) philogyny (love of females)