American English pronunciation
How to pronounce philanthropic
IPA transcription: [,fɪlənθ'ɹɑpɪk]
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Adjective
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of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
“a philanthropic society”
Adjective
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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.