philanthropoids
/fɪˈlænθrəpɔɪdz/
noun
- Plural form of philanthropoid; people who engage in philanthropy but are often perceived as doing so for personal gain or status rather than pure altruism.
- The conference was filled with philanthropoids who spent more time networking than discussing real issues.
- Some philanthropoids donate large sums but only to projects that bear their names.
- The documentary exposed how philanthropoids sometimes use charity to avoid taxes.