philanthropicaladj.

1759 Crit. Rev. Sept. 253 This military dictionary, published for the good of mankind, by our ingenious and philanthropical friend Mr. John Newbery.

1763 J. Wilcocks Rom. Conversat. II. 31 With what philanthropical and patriotic ardour, ought we to join again our wishes, that Great Britain also may be frequently blessed with such a sovereign.

1799 W. Godwin St. Leon IV. vii. 157 Now I was far from the scene of my philanthropical exertions.

1816 ‘C. Emanuel’ Janus on Sion vi. 115 Most moral, most humane, most philanthropical, most just.

1856 E. B. Browning Aurora Leigh iv. 171 Romney's school Of philanthropical self-sacrifice.

1892 R. Broughton Mrs. Bligh xv. 336 Arrangements for the temporary devolvement of her philanthropical labours upon a fellow-worker.

1920 Q. Jrnl. Econ. 35 14 The fun of getting the money, and also all philanthropical gifts (which are more akin to saving).

1988 New Scientist 29 Oct. 55/1 A donation of $70 million from a philanthropical organisation founded by..an oil magnate.

2004 Washington Post (Nexis) 1 Mar. e1 Major political and philanthropical donations are only one of the trappings of big business success.