PHILANTHROPY

philanthropy, philanthropic gift

(noun) voluntary promotion of human welfare

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

philanthropy (countable and uncountable, plural philanthropies)

(chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

(uncountable) Charitable giving, charity.

(countable) A philanthropic act.

(countable) A charitable foundation.

Synonyms

• philanthropism

Antonyms

• (benevolent altruism): misanthropy

Source: Wiktionary

Phi*lan"thro*py, n. Etym: [L. philanthropia, Gr. philanthropie.]

Definition: Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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