different between generous vs philanthropist

English

Etymology

From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin gener?sus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /?d??n(?)??s/

Adjective

generous (comparative more generous, superlative most generous)

1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]

   Thank you for your generous words.

2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]

   She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

3. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]

   Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.

4. Invigorating in its nature.

   a generous wine

5. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:generous

Related terms

• generosity

Translations

English

Etymology

philanthropy +? -ist; compare French philanthrope.

Noun

philanthropist (plural philanthropists)

1. A person who loves humankind in general.
2. A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.

Antonyms

• misanthropist

Translations

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)