Philanthropic: meaning, definitions and examples

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philanthropic

 

[ ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɑː.pɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in charitable activities

Showing a desire to help others, especially by giving money to good causes; characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others.

Synonyms

altruistic, benevolent, charitable, generous

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his philanthropic efforts to support education in underprivileged communities.
  • Many wealthy individuals engage in philanthropic activities to give back to society.
  • The foundation was established with a philanthropic mission to improve healthcare access for all.
  • She received an award for her philanthropic contributions to environmental conservation.
  • The company's philanthropic initiatives focus on supporting local communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "philanthropic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filantrópico

🇮🇳 परोपकारी

🇩🇪 philanthropisch

🇮🇩 filantropis

🇺🇦 філантропічний

🇵🇱 filantropijny

🇯🇵 慈善的 (じぜんてき)

🇫🇷 philanthropique

🇪🇸 filantrópico

🇹🇷 hayırsever

🇰🇷 박애주의적 (bak-aejuuijeog)

🇸🇦 خيري

🇨🇿 filantropický

🇸🇰 filantropický

🇨🇳 慈善的 (císhàn de)

🇸🇮 filantropski

🇮🇸 mannúðlegur

🇰🇿 қайырымды

🇬🇪 ფილანტროპული

🇦🇿 xeyriyyəçi

🇲🇽 filantrópico

Etymology

The word 'philanthropic' originates from the Greek word 'philanthropos', which is a combination of 'philos' (loving) and 'anthropos' (human being). The concept of philanthropy dates back to ancient civilizations, where individuals would make significant donations to support various causes. Over time, philanthropy has evolved to encompass a wide range of charitable activities aimed at improving the well-being of others.

See also: philanthropist, philanthropists.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,514, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.