philanthropical

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

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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