philanthropic

adjective

phil·​an·​throp·​ic ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
variants or less commonly philanthropical
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : humanitarian
2
: dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
philanthropically adverb

Examples of philanthropic in a Sentence

a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of philanthropic was in 1789

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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philanthropic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

philanthropic

adjective
phil·​an·​throp·​ic ˌfil-ən-ˈthräp-ik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
: of, relating to, or devoted to philanthropy : charitable, benevolent
philanthropical
-ˈthräp-i-kəl
adjective

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