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philanthropic
[fil-uhn-throp-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent.
a philanthropic foundation.
philanthropic
/ ˌɪəˈθɒɪ /
adjective
showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc
Other Word Forms
- philanthropically adverb
- nonphilanthropic adjective
- nonphilanthropical adjective
- pseudophilanthropic adjective
- pseudophilanthropical adjective
- pseudophilanthropically adverb
- unphilanthropic adjective
- unphilanthropically adverb
- ˌˈٳDZ辱 adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of philanthropic1
Example Sentences
The organization has deep political and philanthropic ties in a region.
Proceeds went to animal causes, and the 2016 Betty White Award from the group Actors and Others for Animals was but one of the many honors she received for her philanthropic work.
The longtime donor and fundraiser for Democrats and philanthropic causes has never previously run for elected office.
The goal is to retire $500 million in medical debt for low-income residents, with plans to eliminate as much as $2 billion by seeking additional contributions from philanthropic partners, hospitals and health plans.
Even commuting by car is so uncomfortable in certain months, says Ms Sachar, who works for the Clean Cooling Collaborative, a philanthropic initiative focused on improved cooling.
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