HUMANITARIANS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

humanitarians

noun

plural of humanitarian

as in philanthropists

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philanthropists

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Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The couple were known in South Florida for their dinner parties at their homes in Miami Beach and Coconut Grove that gathered musicians, fellow attorneys and judges, senators, bankers, philanthropists and journalists.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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