† phiˈlanthropal,a.Obs.rare. [f.Gr. ϕιλάνθρωπ-ος (see next) + -al1.] Beneficent or friendly to mankind. 1648J. Raymond Il Merc.Ital.Introd. 21 A Rimarra is a Philanthropall creature in forme like a Lyzzard.1656Blount Glossogr., Philanthropal, ful of love to mankind.