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philanthropic

/ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɑː.pɪk/
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Adverb:philanthropically
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• adjective

1

Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially through the generous donation of money or resources to good causes; relating to or characterized by philanthropy.

Example

"The university constructed a new medical research facility thanks to a substantial grant from a philanthropic foundation."

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• Nearby Words

philadelphus
philander
philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist
philanthropy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century via Late Latin philanthropicus from Ancient Greek philanthropikos, derived from philanthropos ('loving mankind'), combining philos ('loving') and anthropos ('human being').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philanthropic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philanthropic
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