philanthropic

/,filən'θrɔpik/

Thân thiện

A philanthropic organization donates books to a local library.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characterized by philanthropy: Describing something that involves the desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through the donation of money, resources, or time to good causes.
   • Generous and benevolent in assisting others, especially the poor or needy: Characterized by goodwill and active effort to help improve human welfare.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The foundation's work is entirely philanthropic. (The foundation's activities are all aimed at promoting human welfare.)
  • She is known for her philanthropic efforts in the community. (She is recognized for her generous work to help the community.)
  • The company made a large philanthropic donation to the hospital. (The company gave a large sum of money to support the hospital's work.)

Advanced Usage

• "philanthropic endeavor/venture": A project or activity undertaken with the primary goal of benefiting society.
  • His latest philanthropic endeavor is funding schools in rural areas.
• "philanthropic motives": Reasons for an action that are based on a desire to help others.
  • The donation was made from purely philanthropic motives, not for publicity.

Variants and Related Words

• Philanthropy (n): The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people.
  • He dedicated his wealth to philanthropy.
• Philanthropist (n): A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
  • The philanthropist funded a new library for the city.

Synonyms

• Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
• Charitable: Relating to the assistance of those in need.
• Humanitarian: Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
• Altruistic: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Related Phrases

• "philanthropic giving": The act of donating money or resources to charitable causes.
  • Philanthropic giving has increased in recent years.
• "philanthropic foundation": An organization that is created from a donation of money or assets, with the purpose of distributing funds for charitable causes.
  • The research was supported by a major philanthropic foundation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
   • a philanthropic society
2. generous in assistance to the poor
   • a benevolent contributor
   • eleemosynary relief
   • philanthropic contributions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• beneficent
• benevolent
• eleemosynary