A philanthropic person or organization freely gives money or other help to people who need it.
Some of the best services for the ageing are sponsored by philanthropic organizations.
Synonyms: humanitarian, generous, charitable, benevolent More Synonyms of philanthropic
philanthropic in British English
(ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk) or philanthropical
adjective
showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc
Derived forms
philanthropically (ˌphilanˈthropically)
adverb
philanthropic in American English
(ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk)
adjective
of, showing, or constituting philanthropy; charitable; benevolent; humane
: also ˌphilanˈthropical
SYNONYMY NOTE: philanthropic implies interest in the general human welfare, esp. as shown in large-scale giftsto charities or the endowment of institutions for human advancement; , humanitarian implies more direct concern with promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. throughreducing pain and suffering; , charitable implies the giving of money or other help to those in need; , altruistic implies a putting of the welfare of others before one's own interests and thereforestresses freedom from selfishness
Derived forms
philanthropically (ˌphilanˈthropically)
adverb
Word origin
Fr philanthropique
Examples of 'philanthropic' in a sentence
philanthropic
This philanthropic work almost became an addiction in itself.
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Northern religious and philanthropic organizations also did important work.
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Here was a mighty company trying to crush a philanthropic project.
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Part of this fortune is used for philanthropic causes.
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His contributions to philanthropic causes have earned him awards.
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She then turned to philanthropic work.
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He has a philanthropic foundation and has lived in Monaco most of his life.
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The Church and other philanthropic organisations invest billions.
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They also will be offered the chance to work with leading philanthropic organisations and the bank is removing some of the most menial tasks.
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But she has also used her own wealth and the senator's clout to advance a number of philanthropic causes.
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If it does its job well and makes money for investors, its efforts will help all sorts of charitable or philanthropic pursuits.
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It is governed by an international board made up of representatives from donor and recipient governments, as well as businesses and philanthropic foundations.
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Social responsibility is a constant theme, a factor behind his extensive philanthropic work in Russia.
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His primary focus is now philanthropic work Family Divorced.
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She says she's selling her house to devote more time to this, as well as her philanthropic work and family.
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At the moment, charitable donations and charities receive no special tax privileges, which experts and donors say discourages philanthropic activity.
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Making a donation online isn't necessarily a viable option for those who rely on good old-fashioned postal mail to go about their philanthropic work.
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He became chairman in 1988, but stepped back from the business a few years ago to focus on his wide range of philanthropic projects.
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(adjective)
the philanthropic aims of the organization
Synonyms
humanitarian
They will be released as a humanitarian act.
generous
You're very generous with your money.
charitable
He made large donations to numerous charitable organizations.
benevolent
a most benevolent employer
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
humane
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
gracious
a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy
altruistic
motives that are not entirely altruistic
public-spirited
Thanks to a group of public-spirited citizens, the garden has been preserved.
beneficent
In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.
kind-hearted
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
munificent
a munificent donation
almsgiving
benignant
eleemosynary
Opposites
mean
,
selfish
,
stingy
,
miserly
,
self-seeking
,
niggardly
,
egoistic
,
penurious
Additional synonyms
in the sense of altruistic
motives that are not entirely altruistic
Synonyms
selfless,
generous,
humanitarian,
charitable,
benevolent,
considerate,
self-sacrificing,
philanthropic,
unselfish,
public-spirited
in the sense of beneficent
Definition
charitable
In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.
Synonyms
charitable,
benign,
benevolent,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
bounteous,
munificent,
princely
in the sense of benevolent
a most benevolent employer
Synonyms
kind,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
caring,
liberal,
generous,
obliging,
sympathetic,
humanitarian,
charitable,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
gracious,
indulgent,
amiable,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
considerate,
affable,
congenial,
altruistic,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
Nearby words of
philanthropic
phenomenon
philander
philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropist
philanthropy
philippic
Synonyms of 'philanthropic'
philanthropic
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of charitable
Definition
of or for charity
He made large donations to numerous charitable organizations.
Synonyms
benevolent,
liberal,
generous,
lavish,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
beneficent,
eleemosynary
in the sense of generous
Definition
ready to give freely
You're very generous with your money.
Synonyms
liberal,
lavish,
free,
charitable,
free-handed,
hospitable,
prodigal,
bountiful,
open-handed,
unstinting,
beneficent,
princely,
bounteous,
munificent,
ungrudging
in the sense of gracious
a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy
Synonyms
compassionate,
charitable,
benign,
indulgent,
benevolent,
loving,
lenient,
considerate,
merciful,
beneficent,
benignant
in the sense of humane
Definition
showing kindness and sympathy
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
Synonyms
kind,
compassionate,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
forgiving,
tender,
mild,
sympathetic,
charitable,
benign,
clement,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
good-natured,
forbearing,
kind-hearted
in the sense of kind
Definition
considerate, friendly, and helpful
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
Synonyms
considerate,
good,
loving,
kindly,
understanding,
concerned,
friendly,
neighbourly,
gentle,
generous,
mild,
obliging,
sympathetic,
charitable,
thoughtful,
benign,
humane,
affectionate,
compassionate,
clement,
gracious,
indulgent,
benevolent,
attentive,
amiable,
courteous,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
congenial,
philanthropic,
unselfish,
propitious,
beneficent,
kind-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of kind-hearted
Definition
considerate and sympathetic
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
generous,
helpful,
tender,
humane,
compassionate,
gracious,
amicable,
considerate,
altruistic,
good-natured,
tender-hearted
in the sense of munificent
Definition
very generous
a munificent donation
Synonyms
generous,
liberal,
lavish,
benevolent,
rich,
princely,
free-handed,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
magnanimous,
open-handed,
big-hearted,
unstinting,
beneficent,
bounteous
in the sense of public-spirited
Definition
having or showing an active interest in the good of the community
Thanks to a group of public-spirited citizens, the garden has been preserved.