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单词 philanthropic
释义 phil·an·throp·ic
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|thräpik, -pēk\ adjective
also phil·an·throp·i·cal \-pə̇kəl, -pēk-\
Etymology: philanthropic from French philanthropique, from Greek philanthrōpos + French -ique -ic; philanthropical from philanthropy + -ical
1. : of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : benevolent, humanitarian
 < philanthropic sympathy for the cause of the slave — V.L.Parrington >
 < found time to devote to church, civic, and philanthropic affairs — Marian Silveus >
2. : dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes : eleemosynary
 < philanthropic foundation >
 < the need for books at nearby hospitals and philanthropic homes — Wonderful World of Books >
phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly \-pə̇k(ə)lē, -pēk-, -li\ adverb
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