philanthropism

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philanthropism

1. an affection for mankind, especially as manifested in the devotion of work or wealth to persons or socially useful purposes.
2. activity revealing this affection. Also called philanthropy. — philanthropist, n. — philanthropic, philanthropical, adj.

See also: Mankind

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The intervention of the Great Powers of Europe occurred after the deaths of thousands of Philhellenes and was owed to a mixture of philanthropism and cold geopolitical calculations; in contrast, the USA and other powers (e.