| Main Entry: | philanthropist |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | humanitarian |
Synonyms: |
Good Samaritan, altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart, contributor, do-gooder, donor, good scout, helper, patron |
| Main Entry: | benefactor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
Synonyms: |
Santa Claus, aid, altruist, angel, assistant, backer, contributor, fairy godparent, fan, good Samaritan, grubstaker, helper, humanitarian, mark*, patron, philanthropist, promoter, protector, sponsor, subscriber, subsidizer, supporter, well-wisher |
| Notes: | a benefactor is someone who provides a gift; a beneficiary is someone who receives benefits or favors |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, opponent, opposer |
| Main Entry: | do-gooder |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | idealist |
Synonyms: |
altruist, bleeding heart, good Samaritan, humanitarian, philanthropist, volunteer |
| Main Entry: | donor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | giver of gift |
Synonyms: |
Santa Claus, almsgiver, altruist, angel*, backer, benefactor, benefactress, bestower, conferrer, contributor, donator, grantor, heavy hitter, patron, philanthropist, presenter, savior, subscriber |
| Main Entry: | humanitarian |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who gives generously |
Synonyms: |
Good Samaritan, altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart, do-gooder, good scout, helper, patron, philanthropist |
Antonyms: |
egoist, stingy |
| Main Entry: | patron |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who supports a cause |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, backer, benefactor, booster, champion, defender, encourager, fairy godparent, fan, financer, friend, front*, guarantor, guardian, guide, head, helper, leader, partisan, patron saint, philanthropist, protector, sponsor, supporter, surety, sympathizer, well-wisher |
Antonyms: |
detractor, enemy, opponent, opposition |
| Main Entry: | benefactress |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | female donor |
Synonyms: |
benefactor, contributor, donator, donor, friend, giver, patron, philanthropist, sponsor, supporter |
| Main Entry: | donator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
Synonyms: |
benefactor, contributor, giver, patron, philanthropist, supporter |
| Main Entry: | giver |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
Synonyms: |
Santa Claus, almsgiver, altruist, angel*, backer, benefactor, benefactress, bestower, conferrer, contributor, donator, grantor, heavy hitter, patron, philanthropist, presenter, savior, subscriber |
| Main Entry: | humanitarian |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, noun |
Related
Adjectives: |
humanitarian, chivalric, cosmopolitan, generous, humane, large-hearted, patriotic, philanthropic, public-spirited, utilitarian
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