There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
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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