philanthropy

noun
UK: /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/
US: /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

  1. The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people.

    1. Her philanthropy made the town better.
    2. The hospital benefits greatly from the philanthropy of local businesses.

  2. Organizations that give money to help make life better for other people.

    1. He runs a philanthropy for kids.
    2. Major philanthropies are supporting research into renewable energy sources.

Synonyms

charity benevolence generosity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "philanthropy" in English means: The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people., Organizations that give money to help make life better for other people..

The phonetic transcription of "philanthropy" is /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/ in British English and /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "philanthropy": charity, benevolence, generosity.

Example usage of "philanthropy": "Her philanthropy made the town better.". More examples on the page.