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philanthropist

[fi-lan-thruh-pist] / fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst /


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We must honor those we mourn: a Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old girl, a beloved rabbi, a Jewish philanthropist, a young tourist, a brave police officer and others whose lives were cut short.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was one of L.A.’s best-known philanthropists, contributing more than $100 million to causes such as the Special Olympics and the Los Angeles Zoo.

From The Wall Street Journal

The taxpayer will foot £16m of the bill, while the government says it is working closely with philanthropists and other partners on an innovation fund for the remaining £4m.

From BBC

Parents, employers and philanthropists can also put money into the accounts, which are available to minors beyond the people who get the $1,000 from the government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Contributions by philanthropists such as the Dells, by charitable organizations, and by state and local governments don’t count toward the $5,000 annual cap.

From Barron's