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Philanthropist vs Benefactor - What's the difference?

philanthropist | benefactor |

As nouns the difference between philanthropist and benefactor

is that philanthropist is a person who loves humankind in general while benefactor is somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

philanthropist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who loves humankind in general.
  • A very generous person or institution.

    • Antonyms

    * misanthropist

    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)

    benefactor

    English

    (wikipedia benefactor)

    Alternative forms

    * benefactour

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

    • Related terms

    * benefactress * benefactrix * beneficiary * beneficent