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philanthropic

[ fil-uhn-throp-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent:

    a philanthropic foundation.



philanthropic

/ ˌɪəˈθɒɪ /

adjective

  1. showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ󾱱ˈٳDZ辱, adverb
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  • ԴDzp󾱱··ٳDZi adjective
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  • d·󾱱a·ٳDZi adjective
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  • pseudo·󾱱a·ٳDZi·· adverb
  • ܲp󾱱··ٳDZi adjective
  • ܲp󾱱··ٳDZi·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of philanthropic1

First recorded in 1780–90; philanthrop(y) + -ic
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As the statement alludes to, Wynn was known for her philanthropic spirit as much as her business ventures, especially in Las Vegas.

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“Without our government supporting these initiatives, we may need to turn to other sources of support. Other countries, philanthropic organizations. But that isn’t a substitute. It’s a band-aid on a broken bone.”

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“This is a lot of cost to the customer, so we’re looking at either federal, state, or philanthropic options to lower the cost,” Pizarro said.

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Private donations from Caruso’s philanthropic group Steadfast LA will help pay for the roughly $30 million redesign of the Palisades Recreation Center on Alma Real Drive, which was damaged in the fire.

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Bonitatibus, a riverkeeper who looks after the Savannah waterway, says the aid had a "huge" impact and reinforced Augusta National's philanthropic role in the community.

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