Q16
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
'Philanthropist' means
- a.Humanitarian
- b.Hater of man
- c.Lover of animals
- d.Lover of books
Answer: (A) Humanitarian
A philanthropist is someone who promotes the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations of money or time — essentially a humanitarian. The word derives from Greek 'philos' (loving) + 'anthropos' (human being). A misanthrope, by contrast, is a hater of mankind.