Philanthropist
/fəˈlænθrəpɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who donates money, goods, time, or effort to charitable causes, often influencing nonprofit law and governance.
The philanthropist established a foundation to support legal aid services.
Forms
- philanthropists
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Commentary
In legal contexts, philanthropists often engage with laws governing charitable donations, tax exemptions, and nonprofit entity formation.
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