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.

---

philanthropic British  

/ ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk /

adjective

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

---

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

She estimates the building’s total repairs will cost $7 million, so the development authority will continue working to secure federal disaster relief funds and philanthropic donations to make up the rest.

From Los Angeles Times

Ayton was recognized for his philanthropic work across the Bahamas, which is his home country, Jamaica and Los Angeles through the Ayton Family Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times

The money will go to children under age 10 who live in zip codes with median incomes under $150,000, the Dalios said in a statement on their philanthropic website.

From The Wall Street Journal

The program would bring the lessons of philanthropic science into a part of the federal portfolio that hasn’t seriously tried them.

From The Wall Street Journal

These accounts have a $5,000 annual contribution cap from individuals, though government and philanthropic gifts don’t count toward this limit.

From Barron's

Related Words

• altruistic
• humanitarian
• patriotic