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Philanthropy
fɪˈlanθrəpi
Philanthropy definitions
noun
philanthropy
philanthropies
- 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"
benevolence generosity humanitarianism public-spiritedness altruism social conscience social concern charity charitableness brotherly love fellow feeling magnanimity munificence liberality largesse open-handedness bountifulness beneficence benignity unselfishness selflessness humanity kindness kind-heartedness big-heartedness compassion humaneness- a philanthropic institution; a charity
"a philanthropy was incorporated to help oldsters obtain benefits like pension rights"