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- [fi-lan-thruh-pee]
- /fɪˈlæn θrə pi/
- /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fi-lan-thruh-pee]
- /fɪˈlæn θrə pi/
Definitions of philanthropy word
- noun plural philanthropy altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes. 1
- noun plural philanthropy the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way: to devote one's later years to philanthropy. 1
- noun plural philanthropy a particular act, form, or instance of this activity: The art museum was their favorite philanthropy. 1
- noun plural philanthropy an organization devoted to helping needy persons or to other socially useful purposes. 1
- noun philanthropy being charitable 1
- uncountable noun philanthropy Philanthropy is the giving of money to people who need it, without wanting anything in return. 0
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Origin of philanthropy
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; earlier philanthropia < Late Latin < Greek philanthrōpía love for mankind. See phil-, anthropo-, -y3
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Parts of speech for Philanthropy
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philanthropy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philanthropy
adj philanthropy
noun philanthropy
- almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
- altruism — Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare.
- benefaction — the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
- beneficence — the act of doing good; kindness
- benignancy — kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
Antonyms for philanthropy
noun philanthropy
- avarice — Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.
- greediness — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- miserliness — of, like, or befitting a miser; penurious; stingy; niggardly.
- grabbiness — The quality of being grabby; acquisitive greed.
- misanthropy — hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
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