DO-GOODER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word do-gooder. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DO-GOODER
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humanitarian | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism noun • someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms • an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans adjective satellite • marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare | ||||||||
altruist | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being | ||||||||
benefactor | ||||||||
noun • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||||
contributor | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money • a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book | ||||||||
giver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who devotes himself completely • person who makes a gift of property | ||||||||
helper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||||
patron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a regular customer • the proprietor of an inn • someone who supports or champions something | ||||||||
philanthropist | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being | ||||||||
rescuer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who rescues you from harm or danger • someone who saves something from danger or violence | ||||||||
samaritan | nounn | |||||||
noun • a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times | ||||||||
supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | ||||||||
volunteer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (military) a person who freely enlists for service • a native or resident of Tennessee • a person who performs voluntary work adjective satellite • without payment verb • tell voluntarily • agree freely • do volunteer work | ||||||||
well-wisher | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful | ||||||||
good samaritan | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble | ||||||||
improver | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms • a component that is added to something to improve it |