Philanthropist (noun)

1. A person who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
2. A person who engages in philanthropy, the act of giving money, time, or resources to charitable causes.

Origin:

The word philanthropist comes from the greek word "philanthropos" which means "lover of mankind" and the word "-ist" which means "one who practices" or "one who is skilled in". it was first used in english in the late 17th century to describe a person who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Examples:

1. The philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the charity to help fight poverty.
2. He was a well-known philanthropist, known for his generous donations to various causes.
3. The philanthropist's foundation provided funding for education in underprivileged areas.
4. The philanthropist's goal was to improve the lives of people in need.
5. Many successful businesspeople become philanthropists, using their wealth to support charitable causes.