ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Philanthropic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Philanthropic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.

Example Sentences

a philanthropic enterprise
At the same time, politics started spilling over into the philanthropic initiative.

Synonyms for philanthropic

Depending on context, synonyms include generous, philanthropical, charitable, benevolent, humanitarian, bighearted.

Antonyms for philanthropic

Common opposites include misanthropic, nasty, hateful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include charitable, eleemosynary, beneficent, benevolent, philanthropy, benevolence.

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