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‘Philanthropist’ means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Humanitarian
  2. Hater of man
  3. Lover of animals
  4. Lover of books

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Humanitarian

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Humanitarian 📚 Explanation: A 'philanthropist' is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically by donating generous amounts of money to good causes. The word comes from the Greek roots 'philo' (love) and 'anthropos' (man). This makes 'humanitarian' the most suitable definition, as both terms refer to the active desire to help humanity. It is the opposite of a 'misanthrope', who is a hater of mankind.