adjective
philanthropic
fil-un-THRAH-pik/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
Relating to efforts to improve people's lives through charity.
Her philanthropic gift supplies the classroom with needed materials.
Etymology
The pieces express “loving humankind.” This broad idea of benevolence underlies the description of acts intended to help others, especially through charitable giving.
In context
… which is now our philanthropic arm that raises money for our now, again, non-profit hospital.
More examples
- Her philanthropic work includes funding local libraries.
- The company increased its philanthropic giving.
- A philanthropic donation paid for the new shelter.
Forms
philanthropic
philanthropy noun — charitable efforts to benefit others
Similar words
- charitable
- Charitable broadly concerns helping those in need; philanthropic often describes organized efforts to benefit society.
- benevolent
- Benevolent means kindly or well-intentioned; philanthropic particularly concerns practical charitable work or giving.