1. people who seek to promote the welfare of others, especially by making charitable donations
The philanthropists donated millions to build schools in underprivileged areas.
Os filantropos doaram milhões para construir escolas em áreas carentes.
2. wealthy individuals who give large sums of money to charitable causes
Many philanthropists support medical research and disease prevention programs.
Muitos filantropos apoiam pesquisa médica e programas de prevenção de doenças.