The meaning of Philanthropy

fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi

Philanthropy – definition

noun
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Usage examples:
He acquired a considerable fortune and was noted for his philanthropy
Synonims:
Benevolence Generosity Humanitarianism Public-spiritedness Altruism Social conscience Social concern Charity Charitableness Brotherly love Fellow feeling Magnanimity Munificence Liberality La

noun
The activity of helping the poor, especially by giving them money
Usage examples:
He argues that corporate philanthropy transforms the culture of the firm concerned., many americans…

Philanthropy translation into English

Philanthropy: translate from English into Chinese

慈善事业, 和蔼

Philanthropy: translate from English into Dutch

Filantropie, Mensenliefde, Liefddadigheidszin, Mensenlievendheid

Philanthropy: translate from English into French

Philanthropie

Philanthropy: translate from English into German

Philanthropie

Philanthropy: translate from English into Hindi

लोकोपकार, परोपकार, मानव-प्रेम, लोक-कल्याण की भावना, मानव-सौहार्द

Philanthropy: translate from English into Italian

Filantropia

Philanthropy: translate from English into Korean

박애, 박애주의

Philanthropy: translate from English into Russian

Благотворительность, Филантропия

Philanthropy: translate from English into Spanish

Filantropía

Word origin

early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos ‘man-loving’ (see philanthrope).

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Philanthropy – similar words

philanthropies

noun
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Usage examples:
He acquired a considerable fortune and was noted for his philanthropy

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Philanthropy synonims

altruism

noun
Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Usage examples:
Some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism

noun
The attitude of caring about others and doing acts that help them although you do not get anything by doing those acts
Usage examples:
Nobody believes those people are donating money to the president’s party purely out of altruism., a…

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benevolence

noun
The quality of being well meaning; kindness.
Usage examples:
As confucius saw long ago, benevolence or concern for humanity is the indispensable root of it all.

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charity

noun
An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
Usage examples:
The charity provides practical help for homeless people

noun
The giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this
Usage examples:
[ u ] she does a lot of work for charity., [ c ] we donate to a number of charities., [ u ] he visi…

noun
An organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society
Usage examples:
Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities., it's a charity that suppor…

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generosity

noun
The quality of being kind and generous.
Usage examples:
I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours

noun
A willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected
Usage examples:
She is admired for her generosity.

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humanitarianism

noun
The promotion of human welfare.
Usage examples:
A contribution made in the spirit of humanitarianism

noun
A belief in improving people's lives and reducing suffering
Usage examples:
The doctors’ mission is motivated by humanitarianism., the students pride themselves on their human…

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la

ˈlanθənəm

abbreviation
Louisiana.

abbreviation
Library association.

noun
(in tonic sol-fa) the sixth note of a major scale.

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liberality

noun
The quality of giving or spending freely.
Usage examples:
Noblemen were expected to live with a certain liberality and panache

noun
Respect for and acceptance of many different types of beliefs or behaviour
Usage examples:
The report shows a correlation between education and liberality of attitude., he has his virtues, b…

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magnanimity

noun
The fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity.
Usage examples:
Both sides will have to show magnanimity

noun
Kindness and generosity, especially towards an enemy or someone you have defeated
Usage examples:
She is a person of great magnanimity and vision., they were embarrassed into magnanimity by their a…

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munificence

noun
The quality or action of being extremely generous.
Usage examples:
We must be thankful for his munificence

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