philanthropic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonphilanthropic adjective
- nonphilanthropical adjective
- philanthropically adverb
- pseudophilanthropic adjective
- pseudophilanthropical adjective
- pseudophilanthropically adverb
- unphilanthropic adjective
- unphilanthropically adverb
Etymology
Origin of philanthropic
First recorded in 1780–90; philanthrop(y) + -ic
Example Sentences
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The gallery said: "The commissioning of this portrait marks a remarkable opportunity for the NPG to bring together an artist and sitters in celebration of LGBTQ+ representation, philanthropic work and highly regarded photographic art."
From BBC
The City of London Corporation has committed £191m towards the £231m needed to complete the first phase of the renewal programme, with the remaining funds sought through philanthropic and partnership support.
From BBC
But the new material does apparently indicate how Clinton's world collided with Epstein's in the early 2000s, when Clinton was redefining himself as an ex-president on a philanthropic mission.
From BBC
Gates established his philanthropic organisation alongside his then wife, Melinda French Gates.
From BBC
Some of the most philanthropic billionaires are the ex-wives and widows of famous male billionaires.
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