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PHILANTHROPIC

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Generous in assistance to the poor

Example:

philanthropic contributions

Synonyms:

beneficent; benevolent; eleemosynary; philanthropic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

charitable (full of love and generosity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

Example:

a philanthropic society

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

philanthropy (voluntary promotion of human welfare)

Derivation:

philanthropy (voluntary promotion of human welfare)

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