philanthropic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] generous in assistance to the poor | |
Synonyms: | benevolent eleemosynary beneficent | |
Examples: | "a benevolent contributor" "eleemosynary relief" "philanthropic contributions" |
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Related terms: | charitable | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy | |
Examples: | "a philanthropic society" |
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Related terms: | philanthropy | |
Similar spelling: |
philanthropist philanthropy philanderer |