amicus humani generis

[ ah-mee-koos hoo-mah-nee ge-ne-ris; English uh-mahy-kuhs hyoo-mey-nahy jen-uh-ris, uh-mee-kuhs hyoo-mey-nee ]

noun

, Latin.

1. a philanthropist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus humani generis¹

Literally, “friend of the human race”

Example Sentences

But John Henry is interested in no quid pro quo, prefers to be "an amicus humani generis�a friend of the human race," and wants to give Taurum to the world to conquer hunger.

From Time Magazine Archive

Persuade the Governor to buy my cargo and they will look upon me as an amicus humani generis to whom common rules do not apply.

From Project Gutenberg