Main Entry: phi·lan·thro·py

Pronunciation: \-pē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural phi·lan·thro·pies

Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos loving people, from phil- + anthrōpos human being

Date: circa 1623

1 : goodwill to fellowmen; especially : active effort to promote human welfare
2 a : a philanthropic act or gift b : an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds