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Synonyms

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

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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

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The other beneficiaries of Buffett’s philanthropic giving are family foundations, including three run by each of his three children.

From Barron's

He described Schwarzenegger as a powerful advocate "for the environment, for the people of California and for the philanthropic causes he champions".

From BBC

He reminded them of their parents’ philanthropic legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Black has previously said he paid Epstein for estate planning, tax work, structuring of art entities and philanthropic advice and that he didn’t engage in wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We want more people to be showing up, to be voicing opinions, to be expressing their values, and to be contributing to a philanthropic economy.”

From Barron's

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