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do-gooder

[doo-good-er, -good-] / ˈduˈgʊd ər, -ˌgʊd- /
NOUN
idealist
Synonyms
STRONG
altruist humanitarian philanthropist volunteer
WEAK
Good Samaritan bleeding heart

Example Sentences

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Do-gooder college kids turned elected officials in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Do-gooder scolds might lambaste Politico for deigning to run such a piece – but it’s very much in keeping with the publication’s core mission.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2014