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philanthropy
[ fi-lan-thruh-pee ]
noun
- altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.
- the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way:
to devote one's later years to philanthropy.
- a particular act, form, or instance of this activity:
The art museum was their favorite philanthropy.
- an organization devoted to helping needy persons or to other socially useful purposes.
philanthropy
/ ˈfɪlənˌθrəʊp; fɪˈlænθrəpɪ /
noun
- the practice of performing charitable or benevolent actions
- love of mankind in general
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Derived Forms
- phiˈlanthropist, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philanthropy1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philanthropy1
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Example Sentences
This huge transfer, the researchers believe, will usher in what they call “a golden age of philanthropy.”
Having worked in philanthropy myself, I can say that these figures are astounding.
Patreon was founded in San Francisco as a means of making arts philanthropy more accessible.
Although he has been involved in philanthropy and civic affairs, McCormick has never run for office before.
Ronaldo also does more than the perfunctory share of philanthropy that we expect from our athletic superstars.
I have never known a trader in philanthropy who was not wrong in his head or heart somewhere or other.
It is impossible for the worshippers of a tyrannical, partial, and cruel God to practise the duties of justice and philanthropy.
This was done partly out of philanthropy, partly because nothing is so efficient as dosing to take away prejudice!
It will be one of the fine ladies who are interested in philanthropy and politics.
Sensibility was a cultivated virtue, and philanthropy a pastime.
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