philanthropic
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for philanthropic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Generous toward good causes; devoted to helping humanity, especially through charitable giving.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use philanthropic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
philanthropic foundation
philanthropic efforts
philanthropic giving
Etymology
From French philanthropique, ultimately from Greek roots meaning "loving humankind."
Full origin of philanthropic →Frequently asked questions
What does “philanthropic” mean?
The word “philanthropic” means generous toward good causes; devoted to helping humanity, especially through charitable giving. In plain terms, relating to charitable giving or generosity aimed at helping people in general.
How do you pronounce “philanthropic”?
“Philanthropic” is pronounced fihl-uhn-THROP-ihk (/ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɑ.pɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “philanthropic” in a sentence?
Here is “philanthropic” used in a sentence: “The foundation funds philanthropic projects around the world.”
What is the opposite of “philanthropic”?
The opposite of “philanthropic” — its antonyms — are misanthropic, nasty, mean and hateful.
What part of speech is “philanthropic”?
“Philanthropic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “philanthropic” come from?
The word “philanthropic” comes from French. From French philanthropique, ultimately from Greek roots meaning "loving humankind.".
Is “philanthropic” a common word?
“Philanthropic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
