philanthropic

[ fil-uhn-throp-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.

Origin of philanthropic

1
First recorded in 1780–90; philanthrop(y) + -ic
  • Sometimes phil·an·throp·i·cal .

Other words from philanthropic

  • 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

Words Nearby philanthropic

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How to use philanthropic in a sentence

  • His superior talents and untiring industry were under the direction of philanthropic and Christian impulses.

  • And for how many noble and philanthropic objects has he not exerted his artistic resources!

  • A system of supplying school-children with penny dinners is the latest philanthropic movement.

    Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
  • It was commenced in 1883, from a philanthropic feeling, but must rank among trade societies as much as many others.

    Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
  • He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.

    The Everlasting Arms | Joseph Hocking

British Dictionary definitions for philanthropic

philanthropic

philanthropical

/ (ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk) /


adjective
  1. showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc

Derived forms of philanthropic

  • philanthropically, adverb

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