Philanthropist

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A philanthropist is someone who devotes his/her time, money, or effort towards helping others. The label is most often applied to someone who gives large amounts to charity but can refer to anyone that gives their time, talent or money for the betterment of their community. See also philanthropy. A philanthropist may not always find universal approval for his/her deeds. Common accusations include supporting an iniquitous cause (such as funding art instead of fighting world hunger) or having selfish motivation at heart (such as avoiding taxes with personal fame as side product). e.g. "Scots philanthropist submitted an offer for the building on behalf of the group earlier this year." The Scotsman, July 4, 2006

 

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