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philanthropic

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phil·an·throp·ic  (fln-thrpk) also phil·an·throp·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian.
2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: a philanthropic society. See Synonyms at benevolent.
philan·thropi·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.philanthropic - generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
eleemosynary, beneficent, benevolent
charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"
2.philanthropic - of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy; "a philanthropic society"
philanthropic
adjective humanitarian, generous, charitable, benevolent, kind, humane, gracious, altruistic, public-spirited, beneficent, kind-hearted, munificent, almsgiving, benignant << OPPOSITE selfish
Translations
philanthropic [fɪlənˈθrɔpɪk] adj → filantrópico
philanthropic [fɪlənˈθrɔpɪk] adj → philanthropique
philanthropic [fɪlənˈθrɔpɪk] adj → philanthropisch
philanthropic [fɪlənˈθrɔpɪk] adj → filantropico/a


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