ALTRUISTS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

altruists

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plural of altruist

as in contributors

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Noun

In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups.

— Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026
Senior members and party leaders are more likely to be givers than receivers, and members facing pressure from outside spending are more likely to attract support from their party colleagues.

— Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

Definition of givers

Noun

The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of donors

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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 5 June 2026

Definition of benefactors

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Contributions can come from individuals, employers, governments, philanthropists and charities − pretty much anyone.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Advertisement Children under the age of 10 may also benefit from contributions offered by high-profile philanthropists.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026

Definition of philanthropists

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