philanthropic
[ fil-uh n-throp-ik ]
/ ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk /
adjective
of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
Sometimes
phil·an·throp·i·cal.
Origin of philanthropic
First recorded in 1780–90;
philanthrop(y) +
-ic
OTHER WORDS FROM philanthropic
Words nearby philanthropic
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philadelphia scrapple,
philadelphus,
philae,
philander,
philanthropic,
philanthropist,
philanthropize,
philanthropy,
philately,
philby
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British Dictionary definitions for philanthropical
philanthropic
philanthropical
/ (ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk) /
adjective
showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc