philanthropic
fihl-uhn-THROP-ihk
Philanthropic (adjective) means Generous toward good causes; devoted to helping humanity, especially through charitable giving. Example: “The foundation funds philanthropic projects around the world.”
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Generous toward good causes; devoted to helping humanity, especially through charitable giving.
"The foundation funds philanthropic projects around the world."
"She is known for her philanthropic work in education."
How to use philanthropic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to charitable giving or generosity aimed at helping people in general.
Common pairings
philanthropic foundation
philanthropic efforts
philanthropic giving
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- more philanthropic
- Superlative
- most philanthropic
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Etymology
From French philanthropique, ultimately from Greek roots meaning "loving humankind."
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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.
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