American English pronunciation

How to pronounce philanthropic

IPA transcription: [,fɪlənθ'ɹɑpɪk]

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Adjective

  • of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

    “a philanthropic society”

Adjective

  • generous in assistance to the poor

    “a benevolent contributor”

    “eleemosynary relief”

    “philanthropic contributions”

Usage examples

  • He was also interested in emigration, volunteering, and various philanthropic schemes.
  • Peabody's focus became the philanthropic use of his considerable fortune.
  • Many of the team's home game promotions are designed to benefit various philanthropic organizations.
  • His philanthropic activities were considered when giving him a relatively lenient sentence.
  • She had contributed to many charities and philanthropic causes.
  • The order's primary philanthropic project is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation.
  • I spend my wealth on philanthropic efforts.
  • It is the oldest philanthropic organization in North America.
  • After the death of his closest family, Caird increasingly devoted himself to philanthropic causes.