What does Philanthropists mean?

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  1. philanthropists

    Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors, which are public initiatives for public good, notably focusing on provision of public services. A person who practices philanthropy is a philanthropist.

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  1. philanthropists

    Plural form of the word philanthropist.

    Philanthropists play an important role within society.


    Submitted by MaryC on August 12, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Philanthropists in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Philanthropists in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Philanthropists in a Sentence

  1. Proverb:

    If charity cost nothing and benevolence caused no heartache, the world would be full of philanthropists.

  2. Douglas William Jerrold:

    He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of famine, would vote for nothing, but a supply of toothpicks.

  3. Vartan Gregorian:

    It meant that New York philanthropists, New York society, would now rediscover the library. ... that learning, books, education have glamour, that self-improvement has glamour, that hope has glamour.

  4. Jewish Proverb:

    If charity cost nothing, the world would be full of philanthropists.

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