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phi·lan·thro·py
\fə̇ˈlan(t)thrəpē, -laan-, -pi\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos loving mankind (from phil- + anthrōpos man) + -ia -y — more at anthrop-
1. : goodwill toward one's fellowmen especially as expressed through active efforts to promote human welfare : humanitarianism
< philanthropy … is civic, social, and amply beneficial — J.A.Franquiz >
— contrasted with misanthropy
2.
a. : an act or instance of deliberative generosity : a contribution made in a spirit of humanitarianism
< among his philanthropies were full tuition scholarships for deserving students >
b.
(1) : an organization distributing funds for humanitarian purposes
< funds for the new rehabilitation center came from two of the big philanthropies >
(2) : an institution or agency supported by such contributions
< community chest funds are distributed among various philanthropies > |