philanthropy
/fəˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ noun C2- Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
- Charitable giving, charity. · As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.
- A philanthropic act. · His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.
- A charitable foundation. · the Rockefeller philanthropies
Plural philanthropies
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A BEAR boasted very much of his philanthropy, saying that of all animals he was the most tender in his regard for man, for he had such respect for him that he would not even touch his dead body.
He was, as this remark shows, a man full of philanthropy, and in every way fit for his office.
“But such services as these might involve him with the authorities of the country in which he practices this kind of philanthropy,” said Franz.
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