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philanthropoid

noun phi·lan·thro·poid \-ˌpid\

Definition of PHILANTHROPOID

:  a person who works for a philanthropic organization
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Origin of PHILANTHROPOID

blend of philanthropist and anthropoid
First Known Use: 1945

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