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philanthropic

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[ UK /fɪlɐnθɹˈɒpɪk/ ]
[ US /ˌfɪɫənˈθɹɑpɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
    a philanthropic society
  2. generous in assistance to the poor
    philanthropic contributions
    eleemosynary relief
    a benevolent contributor

How To Use philanthropic In A Sentence

  • In addition, he has many commitments to philanthropical and other organizations, many of which are overseas. Obama Memo: "No Support For Claim That Clinton Has Passed `Commander-In-Chief Test'"
  • a philanthropical institution, or an educational enterprise, or a network of agencies and "instrumentalities" to bring to bear on society at large certain ameliorating influences or benignant reforms. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization.
  • Service learning often relies on a notion of volunteerism, charity or philanthropic effort.
  • It is governed by an international board made up of representatives from donor and recipient governments, as well as businesses and philanthropic foundations. Times, Sunday Times
  • The Church and other philanthropic organisations invest billions. Times, Sunday Times
  • But he made it a priority to be very, very philanthropic, very generous with his own money.
  • She says she's selling her house to devote more time to this, as well as her philanthropic work and family. Times, Sunday Times
  • Part of this fortune is used for philanthropic causes. Times, Sunday Times
  • Philanthropic work, like workhouse visiting, inevitably raised the question of women's representation on public bodies at the local level.
  • They preferred an older ethic of philanthropic benevolence, and while some Australians undoubtedly benefited from such charity, it left others unprovided for.
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