phil·an·throp·ic

[fil-uhn-throp-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
Also, phil·an·throp·i·cal.


Origin:
1780–90; philanthrop(y) + -ic

phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·phil·an·throp·ic, adjective
non·phil·an·throp·i·cal, adjective
pseu·do·phil·an·throp·ic, adjective
pseu·do·phil·an·throp·i·cal, adjective
pseu·do·phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·phil·an·throp·ic, adjective
un·phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb
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philanthropic or philanthropical (ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc
 
philanthropical or philanthropical
 
adj
 
philan'thropically or philanthropical
 
adv

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Example sentences
He also unveiled proposals to help school districts recruit good teachers and
  to promote philanthropic giving to nonprofit groups.
In general, a high proportion of supposedly philanthropic giving goes to
  gratifying people's egos rather than to helping the poor.
It also runs philanthropic and ancestral heritage itineraries.
In that period he also took part in many civic and philanthropic activities.
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