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philanthropy Synonyms

Another word for philanthropy

Choosing another word for philanthropy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money, property, or resources to good causes.

Usage Example

"Through decades of dedicated benevolence, the family funded scholarships for thousands of first-generation college students."

Strongest
benevolence
humanitarianism
altruism
charity
Strong
generosity
munificence
largesse
beneficence
magnanimity
bounty

• noun (Context 2)

A philanthropic institution, foundation, or charitable organization established to distribute funds or aid for public benefit.

Usage Example

"Several major international philanthropies partnered with local health ministries to eradicate the waterborne disease."

Strongest
charity
foundation
Strong
endowment
nonprofit
trust

Opposites of philanthropy

The opposite of philanthropy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

misanthropy
selfishness
greed
avarice
stinginess
parsimony
miserliness
malevolence
See all opposites of philanthropy

• Nearby Words

philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist
philanthropy
philharmonic
philippine
philistine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Philanthropy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/philanthropy
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