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philanthropythe practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money

Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪˈlænθrəpi/

Korean meaning: 자선 활동, 박애주의 (특히 돈을 기부하여 가난한 사람들을 돕는 것)

Korean pronunciation: 필**랜**써러피

Example Sentences

  • Bill Gates' philanthropy focuses on global health and education.
  • Her idea of philanthropy is buying coffee for the person behind her in line.
  • The company's philanthropy program donated laptops to underprivileged students.

philanthropy

NOUN

//fɪˈlænθrəpi//

the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money

philanthropy concept
💡 Concept

A philanthropy woman donates generously to help people in need

philanthropy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Philanthropy's hands illuminate the world in harmony — treasured memories of giving create lasting legacy

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fɪˈlænθrəpi/
🇬🇧 UK/fɪˈlænθrəpi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixphil--
Rootanthrop
Suffix--y

Origin

From Greek 'philanthropia', combining 'philos' (love) and 'anthropos' (human being). The term entered English in the 16th century to describe the practice of benevolent giving and concern for humanity.

🎵Rhyme

misanthropytherapygeography
misanthropy
therapy
geography

🔗Collocations

corporate philanthropy
engage in philanthropy
philanthropic organization
modern philanthropy
strategic philanthropy
venture philanthropy

📝Examples

Bill Gates' philanthropy focuses on global health and education.

😄 Fun example

Her idea of philanthropy is buying coffee for the person behind her in line.

The company's philanthropy program donated laptops to underprivileged students.

😄 Fun example

His philanthropy started small - he used to give away his lunch money to hungry classmates.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

charitybenevolencealtruismhumanitarian aidcharitable giving

Antonyms

selfishnessgreedmisanthropy

Related

philanthropistcharitabledonationbenefactorhumanitarian

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