- philanthropy phi·lan·thro·py n
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filantropia
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philanthropy phi·lan·thro·py n
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phi|lan|thro|py — «fuh LAN thruh pee», noun, plural pies. 1. love of mankind shown by practical kindness and helpfulness to humanity: »The Red Cross appeals to philanthropy. SYNONYM(S): benevolence, charity. 2. a thing that benefits humanity; philanthropic agency … Useful english dictionary
Philanthropy — Phi*lan thro*py, n. [L. philanthropia, Gr. ?: cf. F. philanthropie.] 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. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
philanthropy — phi|lan|thro|py [fıˈlænθrəpi] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Late Latin; Origin: philanthropia, from Greek, from phil ( PHILANDERER) + anthropos human being ] the practice of giving money and help to people who are poor or in trouble … Dictionary of contemporary English
philanthropy — phi|lan|thro|py [ fı lænθrəpi ] noun uncount the belief that you should help people, especially by giving money to those who need it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
philanthropy — phi·lan·thro·py … English syllables
philanthropy — phi•lan•thro•py [[t]fɪˈlæn θrə pi[/t]] n. pl. pies 1) altruistic concern for human beings, esp. as manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons or to institutions advancing human welfare 2) a philanthropic act or donation… … From formal English to slang
philanthropist — phi•lan•thro•pist [[t]fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst[/t]] n. a person who practices philanthropy • Etymology: 1720–30 … From formal English to slang
philanthropize — phi•lan•thro•pize [[t]fɪˈlæn θrəˌpaɪz[/t]] v. pized, piz•ing 1) to treat in a philanthropic manner 2) to practice philanthropy • Etymology: 1820–30 … From formal English to slang
Philanthropist — Phi*lan thro*pist, n. [Gr. ?; ? loving + ? man: cf. F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Theophilanthropy — The o*phi*lan thro*py, n. [Gr. ? God + E. philanthropy.] Theophilanthropism. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
