English Explanatory Dictionary

philanthropy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
  2. Charitable giving, charity.
  3. A philanthropic act.
  4. A charitable foundation.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-philanthropy.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-philanthropy.wav

Word forms

philanthropy philanthropies phylanthropy

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin philanthrōpia, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpía). By surface analysis, phil- + -anthropy.

Synonyms

philanthropism

Antonyms

misanthropy

Derived words

aphilanthropy e-philanthropy filmanthropy microphilanthropy philanthrocapitalism philanthrope philanthropic philanthropical philanthropically philanthropinism philanthropinist philanthropise philanthropize philanthropist philanthropoid
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