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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 16 of 200

Q16
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
'Philanthropist' means
  1. a.Humanitarian
  2. b.Hater of man
  3. c.Lover of animals
  4. 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.