philanthropic

adjective

ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
variants also philanthropical
Definition of philanthropicnext
as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century

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Recent Examples of philanthropic This is not the first such philanthropic Parisian endeavor David Yurman has undertaken. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 His foundation focuses on food security, conflict mitigation, and combating human trafficking—work that reflects his conviction that philanthropic capital is uniquely positioned to take big risks. — Tharin Pillay, Time, 14 May 2026 About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms. — Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
  1. charitable
  2. humanitarian
  3. benevolent
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  • His buyback calculation is based on a regulatory filing Berkshire made in July tied to Chairman Warren Buffett’s charitable stock donation, which disclosed his economic ownership of the company’s Class A share equivalents.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His foundation has missed the legal minimum for charitable giving for four years running.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of charitable
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  • The sudden arrival of 50,000 to 60,000 migrants on Thursday and Friday sparked a humanitarian crisis in Ceuta and reignited the immigration debate in the 27-nation bloc, though most of the migrants soon went back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 39-year-old has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2010, while his Lionel Messi Foundation has raised money for a number of humanitarian causes, including toward the building of a pediatric cancer centre in Barcelona.
    — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of benevolent

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