Meaning
philanthropist
- person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
In a sentence
Il noto filantropo ha donato milioni di euro alla ricerca medica.
The well-known philanthropist donated millions of euros to medical research.
Grazie all'aiuto di un generoso filantropo, la scuola ha riaperto.
Thanks to the help of a generous philanthropist, the school reopened.
Molti imprenditori decidono di diventare filantropi nella seconda parte della loro vita.
Many entrepreneurs decide to become philanthropists in the second half of their lives.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filantropo | masculine · singular |
| filantropi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'filantropa' (plural 'filantrope').
- Stress falls on the second syllable (/fiˈlan.tro.po/), not the third.