| 单词 | philanthropic |
| 释义 | philanthropic (once / 2455 pages) adj Something given to help others is philanthropic. Money, household items, giving your time and energy to a cause — all can be philanthropic contributions. Philanthropic, pronounced "fill-an-THRAW-pick," comes from the Greek word philanthropos "loving mankind, useful to man." Philanthropic organizations work to help people, running their operations by relying on resources donated by people who are able to give. Many charities, museums, universities, cultural centers, and scientific institutions rely on philanthropic support to pay their bills. WORD FAMILYphilanthropic: philanthropically+/philanthropist: philanthropists/philanthropy: philanthropic, philanthropies, philanthropist USAGE EXAMPLESIn this piece, originally published Sept. 1, columnist Nancy Kaffer explored potential conflicts related to a substantial philanthropic donation to fund Kalamazoo city government. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Trump paid a $2,500 penalty for spending philanthropic funds on politics. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) The company is establishing a nonprofit arm to manage its philanthropic programs. The New Yorker(Dec 25, 2016) 1adj of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy a philanthropic society 2adj generous in assistance to the poor philanthropic contributions Syn beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary charitable full of love and generosity |
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