philanthropic

American  

[fil-uhn-throp-ik] / ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk /

Sometimes philanthropical

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent.

   a philanthropic foundation.

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philanthropic British  

/ ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc

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Other Word Forms

• nonphilanthropic adjective
• nonphilanthropical adjective
• philanthropically adverb
• pseudophilanthropic adjective
• pseudophilanthropical adjective
• pseudophilanthropically adverb
• unphilanthropic adjective
• unphilanthropically adverb

Etymology

Origin of philanthropic

First recorded in 1780–90; philanthrop(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

But the new material does apparently indicate how Clinton's world collided with Epstein's in the early 2000s, when Clinton was redefining himself as an ex-president on a philanthropic mission.

From BBC

Gates established his philanthropic organisation alongside his then wife, Melinda French Gates.

From BBC

Some of the most philanthropic billionaires are the ex-wives and widows of famous male billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was involved in several philanthropic efforts including serving as chairwoman of the board of regents at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, his philanthropic organisation said hours before the Microsoft co-founder was due to speak.

From BBC

Related Words

• altruistic
• humanitarian
• patriotic