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   Phi·lan·thro·py

   /fəˈlanTHrəpē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes: "he acquired a considerable fortune and was noted for his philanthropy"
   • ▪ a philanthropic institution; a charity: "a philanthropy was incorporated to help oldsters obtain benefits like pension rights"

   Word Origin early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos ‘man-loving’ (see philanthrope).

   Derivatives

   • 1. philanthropism noun

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