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philanthropism|fɪˈlænθrəpɪz(ə)m|
[f. as next + -ism.]
The profession or practice of philanthropy; a philanthropic theory or system.
1835Fraser's Mag. XI. 102 A time of Tithe Controversy, Encyclopedism, Catholic Rent, Philanthropism, and the Revolution of Three Days! 1849Clough Poems, etc. (1869) I. 301 The more enlightened philanthropism of England resorts to the formation of charitable societies, to district-visiting, distribution of tracts, and teaching in charity schools. 1859Gen. P. Thompson Audi Alt. II. xci. 68 ‘Philanthropism’ then is up again, and all Reformers are Philanthropists, and all Philanthropists Reformers. |