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Meaning of philanthropy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

philanthropy

Pronunciation:/fɪˈlænθɹəpiː//fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/

noun

Definitions

  1. Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

  2. Charitable giving, charity.

    Example: As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.

  3. A philanthropic act.

    Example: His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.

  4. A charitable foundation.

    Example: the Rockefeller philanthropies