Philanthropy is the giving of money to people who need it, without wanting anything in return.
...a retired banker well known for his philanthropy.
Synonyms: humanitarianism, charity, generosity, patronage More Synonyms of philanthropy
philanthropy in British English
(fɪˈlænθrəpɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-pies
1.
the practice of performing charitable or benevolent actions
2.
love of humankind in general
Derived forms
philanthropist (phiˈlanthropist) or philanthrope (ˈfɪlənˌθrəʊp)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin philanthrōpia, from Greek: love of humankind, from philos loving + anthrōpos human being
philanthropy in American English
(fɪˈlænθrəpi)
nounWord forms: plural-pies
1.
altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes
2.
the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way
to devote one's later years to philanthropy
3.
a particular act, form, or instance of this activity
The art museum was their favorite philanthropy
4.
a philanthropic organization
Word origin
[1600–10; earlier philanthropia ‹ LL ‹ Gk philanthrōpía love for mankind. See phil-, anthropo-, -y3]
Examples of 'philanthropy' in a sentence
philanthropy
Both simultaneously are stepping back from their businesses to pursue philanthropy through foundations run by their wives.
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We do both business and philanthropy.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Their philanthropy saved people from destitution.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Celebrity endorsement and a new breed of venture philanthropy are fuelling a charity bonanza in the Kingdom.
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This is odd coming at a time when the government is keen for arts philanthropy to fill the gaps where public subsidy is short.
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I worked my socks off to promote philanthropy.
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In 2008 he moved into a new activity: venture philanthropy.
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His philanthropy and high business profile inevitably brought him into the various efforts to establish peace in the Middle East.
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(noun)
Definition
the practice of helping people less well-off than oneself
a retired banker well known for his philanthropy
Synonyms
humanitarianism
notions of humanitarianism and equality
charity
He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity.
generosity
There are many stories of his generosity.
patronage
bounty
The aid organization would not allow such bounty.
altruism
Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion.
benevolence
A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.
munificence
Thanks to his munificence, the house has survived.
beneficence
liberality
They commended her ungrudging liberality.
public-spiritedness
benignity
almsgiving
brotherly love
charitableness
kind-heartedness
generousness
open-handedness
largesse or largess
Additional synonyms
in the sense of altruism
Definition
unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion.
Synonyms
selflessness,
charity,
consideration,
goodwill,
generosity,
self-sacrifice,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
magnanimity,
humanitarianism,
unselfishness,
beneficence,
charitableness,
greatheartedness,
bigheartedness
in the sense of beneficence
Synonyms
generosity,
love,
virtue,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
kindness,
altruism,
benevolence,
helpfulness,
unselfishness,
liberality,
largesse or largess
in the sense of benevolence
Definition
inclination to do good
A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.
Synonyms
kindness,
understanding,
charity,
grace,
sympathy,
humanity,
tolerance,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
generosity,
indulgence,
decency,
altruism,
clemency,
gentleness,
philanthropy,
magnanimity,
fellow feeling,
beneficence,
kindliness,
kind-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
Nearby words of
philanthropy
philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropist
philanthropy
philippic
philistine
philosopher
Synonyms of 'philanthropy'
philanthropy
Explore 'philanthropy' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bounty
Definition
generosity
The aid organization would not allow such bounty.
Synonyms
generosity,
charity,
assistance,
kindness,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
beneficence,
liberality,
almsgiving,
open-handedness,
largesse or largess
in the sense of charity
Definition
a kindly attitude towards people
He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity.
Synonyms
kindness,
love,
pity,
humanity,
affection,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
generosity,
indulgence,
bounty,
altruism,
benevolence,
Agape,
fellow feeling,
benignity,
bountifulness,
tenderheartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of generosity
There are many stories of his generosity.
Synonyms
liberality,
charity,
bounty,
munificence,
beneficence,
open-handedness,
bounteousness,
largesse or largess
in the sense of liberality
Definition
generosity
They commended her ungrudging liberality.
Synonyms
generosity,
charity,
kindness,
bounty,
altruism,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
munificence,
beneficence,
open-handedness,
free-handedness,
largesse or largess
in the sense of munificence
Thanks to his munificence, the house has survived.