philanthropic

C2
US /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɑ.pɪk/ UK /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɒp.ɪk/
adj Freq #42210

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

    a philanthropic society

  2. 2
    adj

    Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

    a philanthropic enterprise

  3. 3
    adj

    generous in assistance to the poor

Etymology

From French philanthropique.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 adj · of or pertaining to... altruisticbenevolentbigheartedcharitablegenerousgivinggoodheartedhumanitarianphilanthropical
3 adj · generous in assistance to... beneficent
Opposites
hatefulmeanmisanthropicnasty

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