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Noun: altruist  al-troo-ist
  1. Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
    - philanthropist

Derived forms: altruists

See also: altruism, altruistic

Type of: bestower, conferrer, donator, donor, giver, presenter

Encyclopedia: Altruist