Philanthropic

//ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɒp.ɪk// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

    "a philanthropic enterprise"

Adjective
  1. 1
    generous in assistance to the poor wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy wordnet

Synonyms

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altruisticbenevolentbigheartedcharitableeleemosynarygenerous

Example

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"Donations to philanthropic programs are tax-exempt."

Etymology

From French philanthropique.

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