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philanthropic
adjective phil·an·throp·ic \ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik\
Definition of PHILANTHROPIC
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : humanitarian
2
: dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
— phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See philanthropic defined for kids Variants of PHILANTHROPIC
phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal \-pi-kəl\
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First Known Use of PHILANTHROPIC
1789
Related to PHILANTHROPIC
- Synonyms
- altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, do-good, eleemosynary, good, humanitarian, charitable (also philanthropical)
- Antonyms
- self-centered, self-concerned, selfish
Rhymes with PHILANTHROPIC
PHILANTHROPICAL Defined for Kids
philanthropic
adjective phil·an·throp·ic \ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik\
Definition of PHILANTHROPIC for Kids
: for or relating to the act of giving money and time to help needy people : charitable <I do philanthropic work.>
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